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Nonstructure 248, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Central portion of site.
Specific Location
West-central portion of Block 200; 2-x-2-m unit 511N 544E.
Selection Criteria
2-x-2-m unit judgmentally placed south of Structure 223 to sample associated midden deposits; Nonstructure 248 was exposed.
Use
Extramural surface from which a pit, Feature 1, was excavated.
Abandonment
This surface was abandoned by the late Pueblo II period.
Postabandonment Process
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 238) was deposited above this surface. Natural fill accumulated above the refuse; the upper portions were disturbed by plowing.
Dating of Midden
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 238) was deposited above this surface.
Date Range
6 (A.D. 1060–1140)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
248
Location
2-x-2 meter grid unit 511N 544E.
Central portion of site.
West-central portion of Block 200; southeast of Structure 223.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Unit placed southeast of Structure 223 to sample associated midden.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit