Nonstructure 914, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Basin-shaped pit.
Use history
Unknown due to the lack of internal features; secondary refuse was deposited into the pit after it was no longer used for its original purpose.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
All of Segment 1 within the 1-x-1 m unit 543N 534E was excavated in a 10 cm level with a trowel and brush. Sediment was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of Segment 1 within the 1-x-1 m unit 543N 534E.
Horizontal location
In northwest and north-central portion of 1-x-1 m unit 543N 534E.
Vertical location
Top of pit is at 99.11, or Surface 1.
Construction
A 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
Excellent.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped.
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  elliptical.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
79
No
Measured north-south along east profile wall.
Width
59
No
Measured east-west along north profile wall.
Height
No
Depth
9
No
Measured in deepest location within pit.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
A
Secondary refuse
Charcoal; caliche; burned adobe
Roots; insects
5 YR 4/3 Reddish brown
Silty clay loam