Nonstructure 9015, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Round, basin-shaped pit.
Use history
The original 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 eastern portion of the pit was excavated with a trowel and brush in a full cut; fill was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
Eastern portion of the pit; approximately 1/3 of feature.
Horizontal location
In western portion of 1-x-1-m unit 516N 499E.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at Surface 1, or 97.57 m; bottom of pit is at 97.27 m.
Construction
A round, basin-shaped pit was excavated from Surface 1 into undisturbed native sediment; the pit was not modified in any way.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse.
Preservation
Excellent
Degree of preservation
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 north-south.
Width
50
No
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
30
Yes
Measured from Surface 1 to bottom of pit.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse deposits.
Sandstone, charcoal, caliche.
Roots
7.5 YR 3/4 Dark brown.
Silty clay loam.