Nonstructure 806, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Basin-shaped pit excavated into undisturbed native sediments.
Use history
The function 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
All of feature exposed in 1-x-1 m unit 558N 504E, Segment 1, was excavated in 10 cm levels with a trowel and brush. Dirt was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of feature exposed in 1-x-1 m unit 558N 504E, Segment 1.
Horizontal location
Southwestern portion of 1-x-1 m unit 558N 504E.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at approximately 98.34.
Construction
A basin-shaped pit was excavated from Surface 1 into undisturbed native sediment; the pit was not prepared in any way.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse deposits
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  rectangular.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
100
No
Measured north-south.
Width
34
No
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
24
No
Measured from southwest corner of feature.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse
Charcoal; caliche
None
Reddish brown
Silty clay loam