Nonstructure 8.2-N, extramural surface

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General description
Masonry retaining wall.
Use history
Wall that was constructed in an expedient manner; probably constructed to prevent midden deposits from further eroding downslope; built after some midden deposits had accumulated in the area.
Associated features
Excavation procedure
Exposed and documented during excavation of 1-x-1-m 388N 543E.
Portion excavated
Portion within excavation unit.
Horizontal location
Southeast corner of 1-x-1-m 388N 543E.
Vertical location
Base of wall rests in fill on Surface 1; fill is interpreted as naturally redeposited secondary refuse (Stratum 2 in PD record, Stratum B on profile, Map 152); base rests 8 cm above the base of Stratum 2.
Construction
Wall was constructed as secondary refuse was accumulating; unshaped sandstone blocks and slabs were dry laid and a few small chinking stones were placed between the larger stones; only one course is preserved and it is difficult to know the original height of the wall.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Some stones are believed to have collapsed; existing wall only stands one course high.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  rectangular.
Shape in cross section
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  other.
Shape comments
Inferred shape in plan view is linear.
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
85
No
Southwest-northeast.
Width
47
No
Northwest-southeast.
Height
13
No
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture