Nonstructure 9012, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Circular, basin-shaped pit feature.
Use history
The original function of Feature 1 is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics. After the feature was no longer used for its original purpose, secondary refuse was deposited into the pit.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
Initially, the pit feature was not identified during excavation until undisturbed native sediments were reached and the outline of the pit was visible. All of the pit within the 1-x-1-m unit (Segment 1) was excavated with a trowel as a full cut. Fill was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of the pit within the 1-x-1-m unit (Segment 1).
Horizontal location
In all of 1-x-1-m unit 528N 504E, except for the northern 1/3.
Vertical location
Top of pit feature is at Surface 1, or approximately 98.25 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:  basin-shaped.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
100
No
Measured east-west.
Width
86
No
Measured north-south.
Height
No
Depth
17
No
Top of feature was excavated so that a complete depth measurement cannot be assessed.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse deposits that accumulated after Feature 1 was no longer used for its original purpose.
Charcoal; ash; caliche.
Rodent.
10 YR 4/3 Dark yellowish brown.
Silty clay loam.