Nonstructure 915, extramural surface

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Features

Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Basin-shaped pit.
Use history
Function of pit is unknown due to internal characteristics; secondary refuse was deposited into the pit after it was no longer used for its original purpose.
Associated features
Possibly Feature 9, pit not further specified. Both pits are at approximately the same elevation.
Excavation procedure
Pit was detected in profile only, therefore there was not a excavation procedure.
Portion excavated
Northwestern portion of pit was excavated in 1-x-1 m unit 545N 526E.
Horizontal location
Southeastern portion of 1-x-1 m unit 545N 526E.
Vertical location
Pit was excavated into Surface 1.
Construction
A basin-shaped pit was excavated from Surface 1 into secondary refuse deposits; 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:  unknown.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
48
No
Measured north-south.
Width
24
No
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
34
Yes
Measured from eastern profile wall.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse
Sandstone; charcoal; caliche
Roots; rodents
5 YR 5/4
Silty loam