Nonstructure 185, extramural surface

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General description
Round posthole.
Use history
It is unclear if the post was part of a larger structure or if the post was placed to aid in the masonry construction of Structure 140.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
The entire posthole was excavated with a trowel and spoon in a full cut. Sediment recovered from the posthole was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
The entire posthole was excavated.
Horizontal location
Located in the southwestern portion of the 1-x-2-m unit.
Vertical location
Top of feature was at Surface 1, or approximately 97.15 m.
Construction
A round, cylindrical hole was excavated from Surface 1 into undisturbed native sediments. A wood post was then placed vertically in the hole.
Remodeling/ modification
Not Recorded
Thermal alteration
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. This feature was sealed with secondary refuse from Nonstructure 157.
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
The post was deteriorated.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  cylindrical.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
15
Yes
Measured north-south.
Width
18
Yes
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
23
No
Measured from Nonstructure 157 Surface 1 to the bottom of the feature.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Weathered remains of wood post with refuse from Nonstructure 157.
Unburned wood from post.
None.
5 YR 4/6. Reddish brown.
Silty loam.