Nonstructure 3.4-N, extramural surface

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General description
Masonry wall that may be part of a kiva (Structure 7-S).
Use history
Based on its location relative to Structure 7-S, a kiva, this wall may be part of the southern recess of Structure 7-S.
Associated features
none.
Excavation procedure
Exposed in the course of test unit excavation.
Portion excavated
Portion within excavation unit.
Horizontal location
Northwest corner of 1x1 m unit 405N 403E; immediately southeast of Structure 7, a kiva.
Vertical location
Surface 2; wall rests on a large conglomerate boulder and in redeposited sterile deposits (Stratum 1 in PD record; Stratum B on Map 170).
Construction
Part of exposed wall was built on spoil dirt that was discarded when constructing a kiva (Structure 7); other part of exposed wall was built on top of a large conglomerate boulder; boulder was probably in this area prior to construction, but it is possible that is was moved to serve as a footer to the wall; unshaped stones were laid flat and stacked on top of one another in an uncoursed manner without the use of mortar; see masonry form for architectural details.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Upper parts of the wall may have collapsed as shown by large sandstone rocks found in Stratum 1.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
85
No
Northeast-southwest; wall extends beyond unit to the northeast and southwest.
Width
46
No
Northwest-southeast; wall extends beyond unit to the northwest.
Height
62
No
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture