Nonstructure 156, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
Pit of unknown function.
Use history
Function or purpose of pit unknown but postdates Structure 141. Could be related to ventilation system of Structure 122 to north.
Associated features
None.
Excavation procedure
Exposed in north end of Backhoe Trench 116 and north portion of Structure 141, Segment 9.
Portion excavated
Upper fill in segment of Structure 141, Segment 9.
Horizontal location
Northern portion of Backhoe Trench 116 in east profile and north portion of Structure 141.
Vertical location
Nonstructure 156, Surface 1.
Construction
Pit excavated from ephemeral surface within sediment deposited within Structure 141, truncating north portion of Structure 141 and into undisturbed native sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Excellent.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  irregular.
Inferred:  unknown.
Shape in cross section
Actual:  unknown.
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
57
No
Measured north-south.
Width
No
Height
No
Depth
39
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1