Nonstructure 110, extramural surface

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Features

Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Dark brown stain against reddish sediment.
Use history
The function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics, but possibly a post-hole based on shape.
Associated features
Feature 2, pit: not further specified.
Excavation procedure
West and east halves of feature excavated in a full cut (no stratigraphic variation noted in profile). A 2-liter flotation sample and a pollen sample were collected from the east half of the feature.
Portion excavated
The entire feature.
Horizontal location
Central portion of 1-x1-m unit 879N 2211E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Feature dug into native sediment and filled with refuse.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Southwestern border's integrity compromised by rodent activity.
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
North-south axis.
Width
27
Yes
East-west axis.
Height
No
Depth
18
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden deposit.
Charcoal, burned adobe, unburned adobe, burned sandstone, and unburned sandstone.
Rodent activity in southwest portion.
Reddish brown.
Silt loam.
Pit: not further specified (Feature 2) Top of page
General description
Dark brown stain against reddish sediment.
Use history
The function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics, but possibly a post-hole based on size and shape.
Associated features
Feature 1, pit: not further specified.
Excavation procedure
Feature excavated in one segment in a full cut (no cultural stratigraphic variation observed). Two pollen samples and a 2-liter flotation sample were collected.
Portion excavated
Segment 001 is the southern portion of the feature found within 1-x1-m unit 879N 2211E.
Horizontal location
Northwest corner in 1-1-m unit 879N 2211E.
Vertical location
Surface 1.
Construction
Feature dug into native sediment and filled with refuse.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Poor
Degree of preservation
Rodent damage is severe; estimated at about 45% of the feature impacted.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual: 
Inferred:  elliptical
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
24
No
30
North-south axis. Inferred measurements assume the whole feature was not excavated and feature experienced major rodent damage.
Width
30
Yes
20
East-west axis. Inferred measurement assume major rodent damage.
Height
No
Depth
23
Yes
Based on extent observed in profile.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden deposit.
Charcoal, burned adobe, unburned adobe, burned sandstone, and unburned sandstone.
Rodent.
Reddish brown.
Silt loam.