Nonstructure 9014, 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 the feature 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
All of the feature (Segment 1) within the 1-x-1-m unit was excavated as a full cut with a trowel; two liters of fill were collected for flotation analysis.
Portion excavated
All of the feature (Segment 1) within the 1-x-1-m unit 519N 497E, was excavated.
Horizontal location
Southwest portion of 1-x-1-m unit 519N 497E.
Vertical location
Top of feature is at Surface 1, or 97.39 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 after the pit was no longer being used for its original purpose.
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
40
Yes
Measured north-south.
Width
15
No
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
12
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse deposits.
Charcoal; burned adobe; artifacts.
Insect holes.
7.5 YR 3/3
Silty loam.