Nonstructure 1.8-N, extramural surface

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General description
Masonry wall that is not part of a structure.
Use history
Wall may have: 1) helped support the kiva retaining wall to the east; 2) protected the kiva enclosing/retaining wall from water running downslope; 3) provided a step from the kiva roof down into Nonstructure 1; built late in the use of the site as the wall sits in secondary refuse; approx. 35 cm of refuse rests below wall.
Associated features
Similar to other low walls and stone alignments in Nst 1 (F-2, F-5,F-7, F-8, F-10, F-11 and F-12) and Nst 4 (F-1 and F-3).
Excavation procedure
Exposed and documented.
Portion excavated
Portion within test unit.
Horizontal location
North end of unit; southern extent of wall may be exposed; wall extends into north profile; may run parallel to the kiva retaining/enclosing wall located just east of this test pit.
Vertical location
Base of the wall rests on use surface (Surface 6) in secondary refuse.
Construction
Constructed of unshaped, tabular sandstone, stones set in rough courses two to three stones wide; wall is three to four courses high.
Remodeling/ modification
Not Recorded
Thermal alteration
Not Recorded
Sooting
Not Recorded
Sealed
Not Recorded
Preservation
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Close to rectangular in cross section.
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
28
No
North-to-south; extends into north profile.
Width
63
Yes
Thickness; east-to-west.
Height
43
No
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture