Nonstructure 1319, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Pit excavated into inferred surface.
Use history
Unknown how the pit functioned; secondary refuse (Nonstructure 1309) was deposited into the pit after it was no longer being used for it's original purpose.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
Exposed in Backhoe Trench 1304; not excavated further.
Portion excavated
Only that portion exposed within Backhoe Trench 1304.
Horizontal location
In west half of Backhoe Trench 1304, extends south into profile.
Vertical location
Evident from base of plow zone to base of trench.
Construction
Pit was excavated through an inferred surface into undisturbed native sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
Unknown
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Trench bisected.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred:  basin-shaped.
Shape in cross section
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred:  round.
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
104
Yes
Measured east-west.
Width
46
No
100
Measured north-south.
Height
No
Depth
51
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture