Nonstructure 1116, 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 exposure (field season ended before pit excavation was completed). Secondary refuse was deposited into the pit after it was no longer being used for its original purpose.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
All of the feature present within the 2-x-2-m unit (Segment 1) was excavated as natural strata with a trowel and brush. Fill was screened with a 1/4 inch screen.
Portion excavated
All of the feature present within 2-x-2-m unit 649.4N 362.6E.
Horizontal location
Western portion of 2-x-2-m unit 649.4N 362.6E.
Vertical location
Top of feature is at 97.81-84 m.
Construction
A round, basin-shaped pit was excavated into undisturbed native sediment from Surface 1. 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: 
Inferred:  basin-shaped
Shape in cross section
Actual: 
Inferred:  round
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
200
No
Measured north-south.
Width
115
No
Measured east-west.
Height
No
Depth
61
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse deposits.
Sandstone, charcoal, caliche, and burned adobe.
None.
7.5 YR 4/6 Dark Brown.
Silty clay loam.