Nonstructure 2.5-N, extramural surface

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Wall: other (Feature 7) Top of page
General description
Masonry wall.
Use history
Wall may have partitioned space within the rim complex; may have divided masonry complex from plaza area.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
Exposed during excavation of 1-x-1-m 479N 508E.
Portion excavated
Portion within excavation unit; extends beyond unit to the northwest and southeast.
Horizontal location
Southwest corner of 1-x-1-m 479N 508E; east of large masonry complex and may extend to it.
Vertical location
Surface 5, which is the top of a sterile clay deposit (Stratum 6 in PD record; Stratum F on stratigraphic profile).
Construction
Constructed on sterile clay using masonry blocks and one large boulder; see masonry form for architectural details.
Remodeling/ modification
Yes. From Slide 565-24.
Thermal alteration
Yes. From Slide 565-24.
Sooting
Yes. From Slide 565-24.
Sealed
Yes. From Slide 565-24
Preservation
Poor.
Degree of preservation
Upper portion of wall is leaning into the unit and roots are growing it; detoriation caused by natural forces.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  rectangular.
Shape in cross section
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  rectangular.
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
75
No
500
Actual length taken at base of wall; inferred length based on section fo wall that is visible at modern ground surface extends southeast of excavation unit.
Width
32
No
Height
82
No
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture