Nonstructure 604, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Pit not further specified.
Use history
Function of pit is unknown due to the lack of internal characteristics; secondary refuse was deposited into the pit after it was no longer used for its original purpose.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
The pit was defined and was excavated as Segment 1 in 10 cm levels with a trowel and screened with 1/4 inch screen. Artifacts were collected.
Portion excavated
All of Segment 1 within 436N 478E.
Horizontal location
In northwest portion of 1-x-1 m unit 436N 478E.
Vertical location
Pit top is approximately 32 cm from the modern ground surface.
Construction
A basin-shaped pit was excavated into the undisturbed native sediments (Surface 1); the pit was not prepared in any way.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Pit was sealed with construction refuse
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Some bioturbation activities present.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  elliptical.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
61
No
Continues into north profile wall; measured north-south.
Width
62
No
10-62 cm; continues into western profile wall; measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
24
No
8-24 cm; excavated until undisturbed native sediments were reached.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Construction and secondary refuse deposits
Charcoal; caliche; sand stone; one sherd
None
7.5 YR 4/4 Dark brown
Silty clay loam