Nonstructure 1.22-N, extramural surface

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Wall: other (Feature 8) Top of page
General description
Rough alignment of large stones.
Use history
Possible retaining wall to stop downslope erosion and promote the accumulation of sediments; if this is a feature, it was one of the first features constructed during the occupation of the site because thick secondary refuse deposits rests above it.
Associated features
Similar to other low walls and stone alignments in Nst 1 (F-2, F-3, F-5, F-7, F-10, F-11 and F-12) and Nst 4 (F-1 and F-3).
Excavation procedure
Exposed and documented.
Portion excavated
Portion in excavation unit.
Horizontal location
North two-thirds of Segment 9; runs east-northeast/west-southwest.
Vertical location
Surface 11, which is located at the base of Stratum C on Map 206 and the base of Stratum 2 in the PD record and is probably a natural surface.
Construction
Large stones appear to be set in a rough alignment; it is possible this is not a cultural feature and that it is a fortuitous alignment of stones.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  irregular.
Shape in cross section
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  irregular.
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
104
No
East-west; extends beyond unit to the east and the west.
Width
66
Yes
N/NW-S/SE; width of widest rock.
Height
20
No
Wall is only one rock high and each rock has a different height and the base of some rocks are not exposed.
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture