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Nonstructure 8.2-N, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
East of main drainage. On a slope, south of a ledge, where a kiva (Structure 4) and other structures are located.
Specific Location
Rests in Nonstructure 8.1-N in 1-x-1-m 388N 543E (EU 73).
Selection Criteria
Part of Nonstructure 8-N testing; see Nonstructure 8-N and associated EU for description and explanation of testing strategy.
Use
Ephermal surface in fill that is associated with the construction of a retaining wall (Feature 1).
Abandonment
No data.
Postabandonment Process
Covered with natural deposits that contain redeposited secondary refuse.
Dating of Midden
Not applicable.
Date Range
4 (A.D. 900–1280)
Site-Wide Dating
Groups to Which This Study Unit was Assigned
See The Archaeology of Woods Canyon Pueblo (specifically the chapters on architecture, chronology, and artifacts) for more information on study unit groupings at Woods Canyon Pueblo.
| Type | ID | Description |
| area | 3 | Area of east talus slope |
| section | E | East side (east talus slope) |
| subperiod | 9 | Late Pueblo III (A.D. 1225-1280) |
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
73
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 388N 543E.
East of main drainage; approximately four to five meters south-southeast of a retaining wall that is immediately south of Structure 4, a tested kiva.
South half of Nonstructure 8.
Selection Criteria
Random. Fourth unit to be selected by random means for testing in Nonstructure 8.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit