Nonstructure 119, extramural surface

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Pit: not further specified (Feature 1) Top of page
General description
The feature was excavated into undisturbed native sediment and filled with dark, ashy sediment.
Use history
Indeterminate. This pit may be a posthole, but no remains of a post were observed.
Associated features
Excavation procedure
The feature was bisected along its east-west axis, and excavated in two segments in a full cut. Pollen samples were collected and all other sediment was put through eighth-inch mesh.
Portion excavated
The entirety of the feature exposed in the excavation unit was excavated.
Horizontal location
Northeast quadrant of the excavation unit.
Vertical location
Surface-1.
Construction
The pit was excavated into undisturbed native sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Roots and rodents have disturbed the integrity of this feature.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  round
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
38
Yes
Width
35
No
38
Height
No
Not applicable.
Depth
21
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
This fill likely represents midden materials that fell into the pit.
Charcoal.
Roots, rodents, and insects.
Grayish-brown.
Silty loam.
Pit: not further specified (Feature 2) Top of page
General description
The feature was excavated into the undisturbed native sediment and filled with sediment containing a high density of charcoal inclusions.
Use history
Indeterminate. Possibly as a post hole, but no post remains were observed.
Associated features
Excavation procedure
The feature was excavated along its north-south axis, and excavated in its east and west halves, in a full cut.
Portion excavated
The entire feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Northeast quadrant of the excavation unit.
Vertical location
Surface-1.
Construction
The pit was excavated into undisturbed native sediment.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Rodents have disturbed the integrity of this feature.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  basin-shaped
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  elliptical
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
37
Yes
Width
23
Yes
Height
No
Not applicable.
Depth
11
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Midden material that refilled this pit.
Charcoal.
Rodents.
Reddish
Silt.
Pit: not further specified (Feature 3) Top of page
General description
Circular pit filled with midden material.
Use history
This pit may be a posthole given the presence of sandstone rocks and its conical cross-section.
Associated features
Not applicable.
Excavation procedure
The extent of the feature was exposed against the use-surface, and it was bisected along its north-south axis. The west half was excavated and profiled, and then the east half was excavated.
Portion excavated
The whole feature was excavated.
Horizontal location
Southeast corner of the 1--x-1-m unit.
Vertical location
Surface-1.
Construction
The pit was dug into the sterile, native sediment, and subsequently filled in with midden material.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
There is some disturbance from roots and insects.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  cylindrical
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  rectangular
Inferred: 
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
18
Yes
Width
17
Yes
Height
No
Depth
21
Yes
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
The fill was comprised of midden material.
Charcoal and sandstone.
Roots and insects.
Grayish brown.
Silty loam.