Nonstructure 9003, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Round, basin-shaped pit.
Use history
The original function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics; after the feature was no longer being used for its original function, secondary refuse was deposited into the pit.
Associated features
Feature 2, pit not specified.
Excavation procedure
All of the feature (Segment 1) within the 1-x-1-m unit was excavated with a trowel in 10 cm levels; all sediment was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of the feature (Segment 1) within the 1-x-1-m unit (476N 552E).
Horizontal location
In most of the 1-x-1-m unit 476N 552E except for the northwest and northeast corners.
Vertical location
Top of pit feature is at Surface 1 or 97.45 m.
Construction
A round, basin-shaped pit was excavated into undisturbed native sediment from Surface 1; the pit was not prepared in any way.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse.
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
85
No
Measured north-south.
Width
100
No
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
32
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse deposits.
Charcoal; caliche; sandstone; burned adobe; artifacts.
Rodent and root.
7.5 YR 4/3
Ashy loam.
2
Mix of cultural and natural deposits.
Charcoal.
Rodent and root.
7.5 YR 4/6
Clay loam.
Pit: not further specified (Feature 2) Top of page
General description
Basin-shaped pit.
Use history
The use of Feature 2 can not be determined due to a lack of internal characteristics. Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 101) was deposited into the pit after it was no longer used.
Associated features
Nonstructure 9003, Feature 1 (pit not specified).
Excavation procedure
Feature 1 was excavated as Segment 1 in a full cut with a trowel and spoon. Fill was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
The northern portion (probably half) was exposed and excavated.
Horizontal location
In the southwestern portion of 1-x-1-m unit 476N 552E.
Vertical location
Top of feature is Surface 2 or approximately 97.05-97.07 m. Bottom of feature is at approximately 96.72 m.
Construction
A round, basin-shaped pit was excavated from Surface 2 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 101).
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
24
Yes
East-west measurement.
Width
15
No
North-south measurement.
Height
No
Depth
34
Yes
Measured from Surface 2 to feature bottom.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Nonstructure 101 deposits (secondary refuse).
Charcoal flecks; small sandstone chunks.
None.
Strong brown.
Clay loam.