Nonstructure 9001, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Round, basin-shaped pit in a extramural area.
Use history
The function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics.
Associated features
Nonstructure 9001 Feature 2 (pit not specified).
Excavation procedure
The portion of the feature present in Excavation Unit 343 was excavated as Segment 1 in a full cut with a trowel. Fill was screened with 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
The northern portion of the pit (unknown amount) was excavated.
Horizontal location
Southwest portion of Excavation Unit 343.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at Surface 1 or 97.57 m.
Construction
A round, basin-shaped pit was excavated from Nonstructure 9001 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 (Nonstructure 155 deposits).
Preservation
Excellent
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual: 
Inferred:  round
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
74
No
Width
35
No
Height
No
Depth
15
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
Pit: not further specified (Feature 2) Top of page
General description
Round, basin-shaped pit.
Use history
The function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics.
Associated features
Nonstructure 155 Feature 1 (pit not specified).
Excavation procedure
The portion of the pit present in Excavation Unit 343 was excavated as Segment 1 in a full cut with a trowel and brush. The fill was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
The northern portion of the pit (unknown amount) was excavated.
Horizontal location
Northeastern portion of Excavation Unit 343.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at Surface 1 or 97.57 m.
Construction
A round, 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 from Nonstructure 155 deposits.
Preservation
Excellent
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual: 
Inferred:  round
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
50
Yes
Width
25
Yes
Height
No
Depth
20
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture