Nonstructure 1.12-N, extramural surface

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Features

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General description
One course high stone alignment.
Use history
May have controlled erosion and backed up sediment; appears to have been constructed late in the occupation of the site, as occupational deposits extend 1 to 1.25 m below the base of the stones.
Associated features
Similar to other low walls and stone alignments in Nst 1 (F-2, F-3, F-5, F-7, F-8, F-10 and F-12) and Nst 4 (F-1 and F-3).
Excavation procedure
Exposed and documented.
Portion excavated
Portion within excavation unit.
Horizontal location
Runs along the north edge of Segment 6; forms the north edge of Nonstructure 1 in the northwest corner of Nonstructure 1.
Vertical location
Base of stones are approximately 10 cm below modern ground surface and rest on Surface 7, which is in Stratum A on Map 203.
Construction
Expedient construction; large pieces of sandstone laid end-to-end in a linear fashion; only one course high.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  other.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Linear in plan view.
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
119
No
East-west.
Width
29
Yes
North-south.
Height
22
No
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture