Nonstructure 1.19-N, extramural surface

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Features

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General description
Stone alignment.
Use history
May have trapped sediment and helped to control erosion; built relatively early in the occupation of this area since midden deposits rest above this feature.
Associated features
Similar to other stone alignments in Nst 1 (F-2, F-3, F-5, F-7, F-8, F-10, and F-11) and Nst 4 (F-1, F-4); F-2 and F-8 in Nst 1 are also believed to have been built early in the occupation of this area.
Excavation procedure
Exposed and documented.
Portion excavated
Portion within excavation unit.
Horizontal location
Nnorthwest corner of Segment 8.
Vertical location
Surface 8, which is the top of Stratum 5, an A horizon when site occupation began.
Construction
Two stones placed upright in a linear fashion on top of Strat 5; unclear if stones found in center of unit are believed to be part of this alignment, part of a separate alignment, or fall from an alignment.
Remodeling/ modification
Not Recorded
Thermal alteration
Not Recorded
Sooting
Not Recorded
Sealed
Not Recorded
Preservation
Degree of preservation
NR.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  unknown.
Shape comments
Irregular to rectangular in cross-section.
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
71
No
East-west.
Width
14
No
North-south.
Height
32
No
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture