Nonstructure 9008, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Basin-shaped pit.
Use history
The original function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics. After the pit was no longer used for its original purpose, secondary refuse was deposited into the feature.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
All of the feature (Segment 1) within the 1-x-1-m unit was excavated with a trowel in 10 cm levels.
Portion excavated
All of the feature (Segment 1) within the 1-x-1-m unit 489N 558E.
Horizontal location
Northern 1/3 of 1-x-1-m unit 489N 558E.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at Surface 1, or approximately 97.61 m.
Construction
A circular, 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
Excellent.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual: 
Inferred:  basin-shaped.
Shape in cross section
Actual: 
Inferred:  round.
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
100
No
Measured east-west.
Width
46
No
Measured north-south.
Height
No
Depth
20
No
Measured from Surface 1 to the pit bottom.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse deposited into the pit after it was no longer being used for its original purpose.
Charcoal; sandstone; artifacts.
None
Reddish brown.
Silty clay loam.