Nonstructure 107, midden

About this Nonstructure

No Surface
No Masonry

General Location

Southeast portion of the site.

Specific Location

1-x-1-m excavation unit about 12 m southeast of Structures 108, 109, and 111; 2320N 2095E.

Selection Criteria

This study unit Nonstructure 107 was used to document the remnants of a midden deposit.

Use

This is secondary refuse likely associated with Pithouse 111 to the northwest.

Abandonment

Not Applicable

Postabandonment Process

This secondary refuse was affected by plowing activities; deposited during the occupation of Structure 111.

Dating of Midden

No pottery associated.

Date Range

3 (A.D. 535–720)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

6

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 2320N 2095E.
Southeast quarter of the site.
Located in the southeast quarter of Arbitrary Unit 101 (plow zone mixed with dispersed midden), approximately 15 m southeast of Structure 111.

Selection Criteria

Random. Sixth 1-x1-m unit selected for excavation in Arbitrary Unit 101.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Strata were subdivided into 10-cm levels when applicable.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment. Excavation was terminated at approximately 88.88 m.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
101
cultural deposit, type unknown
Arbitrary Unit
106
noncultural
Nonstructure
107
midden