Nonstructure 914, extramural surface

About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

North-central portion of site.

Specific Location

Southern portion of Nonstructure 901; 1-x-1-m unit 543N 534E.

Selection Criteria

Twelfth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 901. Nonstructure 901 deposits (midden) are above Nonstructure 914.

Use

Extramural surface composed of undisturbed native sediment from which a pit feature (Feature 1) was excavated.

Abandonment

This surface was no longer used in the Early Pueblo III period when secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 914.

Postabandonment Process

Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 914. Natural wind and water sediments covered Nonstructure 901 deposits.

Dating of Midden

Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 914.

Date Range

17 (A.D. 920–1280)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

114

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 543N 534E.
North-central portion of the site.
Southern portion of Nonstructure 901.

Selection Criteria

Random. Twelfth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 901.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.

Unit Ends at

Fill continued. Fill continued into Feature 7, Pit Not Further Specified.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
901
midden
Nonstructure
914
extramural surface