Nonstructure 605, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
A pit excavated into a extramural use area associated with Architectural Block 600; after the pit fell out of use, it was filled with secondary refuse deposits.
Use history
The use of the pit is unknown due to 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
Entire portion of pit, Segment 1, within 1-x-1 m unit 439N 458E was excavated in 10 cm levels with a trowel and screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of pit visible within 1-x-1 m unit 439N 458E.
Horizontal location
Northeastern corner of 1-x-1 m unit 439N 458E.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at approximately 94.76-94.80 m.
Construction
A basin-shaped pit was excavated below Surface 1 into undisturbed native sediment; the pit was not formally prepared.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
76
No
Pit continues into the north and east profile walls; measured east-west.
Width
46
No
Pit continues into the north and east profile walls; measured north-south.
Height
No
Depth
16
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse; upper fill
Tabular sandstone; charcoal; caliche; ash
None
7.5 YR 5/3
Silty clay loam
2
Secondary refuse; lower fill
Blocky sandstone; charcoal; caliche
None
7.5 YR 5/4
Silty clay loam