Nonstructure 9009, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Pit not further specified.
Use history
Function of pit is unknown; secondary refuse was deposited into the pit after it fell out of its original use.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
All of the feature located within the 1-x-1 m unit was excavated in a full cut with a trowel and screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of Segment 1 within 1-x-1 m unit 464N 552E.
Horizontal location
West-central portion of 1-x-1 m unit 464N 552E.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at 96.20 meters.
Construction
A round, basin-shaped pit was excavated into undisturbed native sediments; 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:  round.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
34
No
Measurement taken east-west at center.
Width
58
No
Measurement taken north-south in west profile wall.
Height
No
Depth
18
Yes
Depth ranged from 7-18 centimeters.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
C
Secondary refuse
Sandstone; caliche; charcoal flecks
Moderate root and sparce insect
Strong brown
Silty clay