Nonstructure 9019, extramural surface

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Features

Posthole (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Possible post hole.
Use history
The function of the feature is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics; it was most likely utilized prior to Nonstructure 133 deposition.
Associated features
Feature 2, post hole Feature 3, pit not specified.
Excavation procedure
The entire feature was excavated in a full cut with a spoon. Fill was collected for flotation analysis.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
In northeast portion of 1-x-2-m unit 502.1N 489.5E.
Vertical location
Top of feature is at Surface 1, or approximately 97.00 m.
Construction
A round, bell-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. Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 133) had filled into the pit.
Preservation
Excellent
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  other
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Cross section is "bell-shaped".
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
12
Yes
Measured north-south.
Width
9
Yes
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
6.5
Yes
Measured from Surface 1 to the feature bottom.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse from Nonstructure 133 deposits.
Charcoal.
Root.
7.5 YR 4/4 Brown/dark brown.
Silty clay laom.
Posthole (Feature 2) Top of page
General description
Possible post hole.
Use history
The function of the feature is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics. It was most likely utilized prior to Nonstructure 133 deposition.
Associated features
Feature 1, post hole Feature 3, pit not specified.
Excavation procedure
The entire feature was excavated in a full cut with a spoon. The fill was collected for flotation analysis.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
In southeast portion of 1-x-2-m unit 502.1N 489.5E.
Vertical location
Top of feature is at Surface 1, or approximately 97.02 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. The feature contained secondary refuse fill from Nonstructure 133 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
9
Yes
Measured north-south.
Width
8
Yes
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
5
Yes
Measured from Surface 1 to the feature bottom.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Nonstructure 133 deposits.
Charcoal.
Root.
7.5 YR 4/4 Brown/dark brown.
Silty clay loam.
Pit: not further specified (Feature 3) Top of page
General description
Round, basin-shaped pit.
Use history
The function of the pit is unknown due to a lack of distinguishing characteristics; it was most likely utilized prior to Nonstructure 133 deposition.
Associated features
Feature 1, post hole Feature 2, post hole.
Excavation procedure
All of the feature within the 1-x-2-m unit (Segment 1) was excavated in a full cut with a trowel. Two liters of fill were collected for flotation analysis and the remainder of the fill was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of the feature within the 1-x-2-m unit 502.1N 489.5E; approximately the northwest quarter of the feature.
Horizontal location
In southeast corner of 1-x-2-m unit 502.1N 489.5E.
Vertical location
Top of feature is at Surface 1, or approximately 97.05 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. The feature filled with secondary refuse deposits (Nonstructure 133).
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
32
No
Measured east-west.
Width
30
No
Measured north-south.
Height
No
Depth
7
Yes
Measured from Surface 1 to the feature bottom.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse deposits (Nonstructure 133).
Charcoal; artifacts; sandstone; burned adobe.
Root.
7.5 YR 4/4 Brown/dark brown.
Silty clay loam.