Nonstructure 9013, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Round, basin-shaped pit feature.
Use history
The function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics; the pit was filled with secondary refuse after it was no longer used for its original purpose.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
The southeastern portion of the feature was excavated with a trowel and brush in a full cut.
Portion excavated
Southeastern portion of pit was excavated.
Horizontal location
The pit was present in the 1-x-1-m unit 508N 496E with the exception of the northwest corner.
Vertical location
Top of feature is at Surface 1 or 97.30 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.
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Bioturbation present.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual: 
Inferred:  round
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
100
No
Measured east-west.
Width
98
No
Measured north-south.
Height
No
Depth
20
No
26
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse.
Charcoal, burned adobe, caliche, sandstone, chipped stone, pottery.
Rodent and root.
5 YR 5/6.
Silty clay loam.