Nonstructure 248, extramural surface

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Features

Posthole (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole containing burned post remnants.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226.
Associated features
Postholes 2 through 4 in NST 248.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh, and one two-liter flotation sample was collected.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
North half of the 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Feature 1 was excavated into the prehistoric ground surface. A post was presumably placed in the hole, and the feature was subsequently filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Some bioturbation present.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
19
Yes
Width
19
Yes
Height
No
Depth
18
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside a posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 2) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole containing burned post remnants and midden deposits.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1, 3, and 4 in NST 248.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh, and one two-liter flotation sample was collected.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
North half of 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Feature 1 was excavated into the prehistoric ground surface. A post was presumably placed in the hole, and the feature was subsequently filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
18
Yes
Width
15
Yes
Height
No
Depth
8
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill in posthole.
Adobe, charcoal.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 3) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole containing burned post remnants and midden deposits.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1, 2, and 4 in NST 248.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh, and one two-liter flotation sample was collected.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
North half of 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Feature 1 was excavated into the prehistoric ground surface. A post was presumably placed in the hole, and the feature was subsequently filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
19
Yes
Width
19
Yes
Height
No
Depth
14
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Adobe, charcoal.
Minimal.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 4) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole containing burned post remnants and midden deposits.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1, 2, and 3 in NST 248.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh, and one two-liter flotation sample was collected.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
North half of 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Feature 1 was excavated into the prehistoric ground surface. A post was presumably placed in the hole, and the feature was subsequently filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20
Yes
Width
17
Yes
Height
No
Depth
17
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill in posthole.
Adobe, charcoal.
None.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 5) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole containing burned post remnants and midden deposits.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4 and 6-14, PNS 15, PNS 16.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
South side of 2-x2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment; then a post was presumably placed in the hole.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
19
Yes
Width
20
Yes
Height
No
Depth
10
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 6) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole containing burned post remnants and midden deposits.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4 and 7-14, PNS 15, PNS 16.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel as a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected; the rest of the fill was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Directly north of Posthole 5, on the south side of 2-x2-m excavation unit 1366.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment; then a post was presumably placed into the hole. After the post was removed, the posthole was filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20.5
Yes
Posthole slightly oval-shaped; measurements are taken along unit's orientation.
Width
21
Yes
Height
No
Depth
12.6000003
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside a posthole.
Charcoal and adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 7) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4, 6, and 8-14; PNS 15, PNS 16.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated in a full cut with a trowel. One two-liter flotation sample was collected; the remaining sediment was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Northwest of Posthole 6 in 2-x2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment; then a post was presumably placed into the hole. After the post was removed, the posthole was filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20.3999996
Yes
Width
22
Yes
Height
No
Depth
11.5
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 8) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4 and 6-14, PNS 15, PNS 16.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected; remaining sediment was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
North of Posthole 7, in west-central portion of 2-x2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment; then a post was presumably placed into the hole. After the post was removed, the posthole was filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20.6000003
Yes
Width
22
Yes
Height
No
Depth
12.5
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 9) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4, 6-8, and 10-14; PNS 15 and PNS 16.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected; remaining sediment was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
North of Posthole 8 and south of Posthole 10. In northwest area of 2-x2-m excavation unit 1366.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment; then a post was presumably placed into the hole. After the post was removed, the posthole was filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
19.7999992
Yes
Width
17
Yes
Height
No
Depth
16.5
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 10) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4, 6-9, and 11-14; PNS 15 and PNS 16.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected; remaining sediment was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Northwest corner of 2-x2-m excavation unit 1366.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment; then a post was presumably placed into the hole. After the post was removed, the posthole was filled with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
15
Yes
Width
23
Yes
Height
No
Depth
13
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 11) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4, 6-10, and 12-14.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Between Postholes 4 and 12, in the southeast corner of 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment, and a post was presumably placed inside the hole. The post was later removed, and the posthole filled in with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20
Yes
Width
18.5
Yes
Height
No
Depth
6
Yes
This posthole is particularly shallow compared to surrounding postholes.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside a posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 12) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4, 6-11, and 13-14.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel. The fill did not amount to a full two-liter sample, so a flotation sample was not taken since the sediment appeared to be the same as that found in adjacent postholes where flotation samples were taken. Sediment was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
South of Posthole 11 and north of Posthole 13 in southeast portion of 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment, and a post was presumably placed inside the hole. The post was later removed, and the posthole filled in with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
16.3999996
Yes
Width
17.5
Yes
Height
No
Depth
6
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill in posthole.
Charcoal, adobe.
Minimal.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 13) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4, 6-12, and 14
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected; the remaining sediment was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
South of Posthole 12, in the southeast corner of 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment, and a post was presumably placed inside the hole. The post was later removed, and the posthole filled in with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20
Yes
Width
22.5
Yes
Height
No
Depth
9
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal and adobe.
Minimal.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 14) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. Feature 14 was slightly offset from the other postholes. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-4 and 6-13.
Excavation procedure
Posthole was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. There was not enough sediment present to collect a sample. All sediment was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Slightly northeast of Posthole 11, just south of the east-west bisection of 2-x2-m unit 1364.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment, and a post was presumably placed inside the hole. The post was later removed, and the posthole filled in with midden sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
14.5
Yes
Width
13
Yes
Height
No
Depth
8
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal and adobe.
Minimal.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Pit: not further specified (Feature 15) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
PNS 16, Postholes 1-14.
Excavation procedure
Feature 15 appeared to be a posthole at first, so it was excavated as a whole study unit in a full cut rather than bisected. After excavation, the feature was revealed to be a pit rather than a posthole. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located in the northeast corner of the 2-x2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, directly east of PNS 16.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
A pit was dug into the preoccupational deposit. The shallow nature of the pit suggests that it was probably not used for storage but rather in association with some type of domestic activity.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
22
Yes
Width
21
Yes
Height
No
Depth
5.5
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside a pit feature.
Charcoal, small pieces of adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Pit: not further specified (Feature 16) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
PNS 15, Postholes 1-14.
Excavation procedure
Feature 16 was bisected on a north-south axis. The west half was excavated with a trowel in a full cut, and a two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill. The resulting profile was mapped. The east half of the feature was also excavated in a full cut. All fill remaining after the flotation sample was taken was screened with 1/8" mesh, and one ceramic sherd was recovered from the east half.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located along the northern edge of 2-x2-m unit 1366.5N 471.5E, west of PNS 15.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
A pit was dug into the preoccupational deposit. The shallow nature of the pit suggests that it was probably not used for storage but rather in association with some type of domestic activity.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
A shrub stump just north of the feature had roots which caused minimal disturbance to the northern edge of the unit.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
30
Yes
Width
31
Yes
Height
No
Depth
11
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside a pit feature.
Charcoal, small pieces of adobe, caliche, one ceramic sherd.
Minimal root disturbance to north edge of feature.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 17) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14 and 18-24.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
Portion extending into 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
Horizontal location
Against east wall of 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20
Yes
Width
19
Yes
Height
No
Depth
14
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole. Note: since the second page of the feature form was missing, this was filled out in the office via comparison to the other postholes (GKE, 3/3/15).
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 18) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14, 17, and 19-24.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The portion of the feature extending into the 2-x2-m excavation unit.
Horizontal location
Feature is located in southeast corner of 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
22
Yes
Along north-south axis. Note: this was measured in the lab from the feature plan map (GKE, 3/3/15).
Width
20
Yes
Along east-west axis. Note: this was measured in the lab from the feature plan map (GKE, 3/3/15).
Height
No
Depth
19
Yes
Note: this was measured in the lab from the feature cross-section map (GKE, 3/3/15).
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 19) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14, 17-18, and 20-24.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The portion of the feature extending into the 2-x2-m excavation unit.
Horizontal location
Feature is located against the north wall in the northeast corner of 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
12
Yes
Width
17
Yes
Height
No
Depth
12
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 20) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14, 17-19, and 21-24.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located immediately south of Posthole 19 in 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Rodent activity has disturbed the east side of the posthole.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
23
Yes
Width
29
Yes
Height
No
Depth
18
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Choarcoal, adobe, and caliche.
Moderate rodent disturbance.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 21) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14, 17-20, 22-24.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh. No samples were collected, but one flake was recovered.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located directly south of Posthole 20 and north of Posthole 22 in 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
21
Yes
Width
14
Yes
Height
No
Depth
15
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Adobe, charcoal, caliche, one flake.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 22) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14, 17-21, and 23-24.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located south of Posthole 21 and north of Posthole 23 in 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
22
Yes
Width
26
Yes
Height
No
Depth
9
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 23) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14, 17-22, and 24.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One pollen sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located south of Posthole 22 and north of Posthole 24 in 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
26
Yes
Width
20
Yes
Height
No
Depth
13
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 24) Top of page
General description
Extramural posthole refilled with midden deposit.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14 and 17-23.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
Portion of the feature extending into 2-x2-m excavation unit (approximately the west half).
Horizontal location
Feature is located south of Posthole 23 in the southeast corner of 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 469.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
20
Yes
Width
18.5
Yes
Height
No
Depth
19
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 25) Top of page
General description
Feature appeared as a circular stain of dark grayish brown midden-like sediment against red loess.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14, 17-24, and 26.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. One two-liter flotation sample was collected from the fill; the rest was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located in the southwest corner of the 2-x2-m excavation unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Minimal bioturbation.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
17
Yes
Width
18
Yes
Height
No
Depth
16
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Minimal bioturbation.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.
Posthole (Feature 26) Top of page
General description
Feature appeared as a circular stain of dark grayish brown midden-like sediment against red loess.
Use history
Extramural posthole associated with a robust stockade to the west of Structure 205-226. The posthole eventually refilled with midden deposits.
Associated features
Postholes 1-14 and 17-25.
Excavation procedure
Feature was excavated with a trowel in a full cut. The fill was screened with 1/8" mesh.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Feature is located in the southwest corner of the 2-x2-m unit 1368.5N 471.5E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Posthole was dug into preoccupational sediment and a post was placed in the hole. The post was later removed and the posthole filled with midden-like sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Poor
Degree of preservation
Rodent disturbance has damaged the west and south sides of the posthole.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
18.5
Yes
Width
20
Yes
Height
No
Depth
15
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden fill inside posthole.
Charcoal, caliche, adobe.
Severe rodent disturbance.
Dark grayish brown.
Silty clay.