Feature 16

Type: Shallow Basin

Dimensions

 Length: 1.3 ft

 Width: 1.1 ft

 Depth: 0.2 ft

Volume: 0.29 ft3

Area: 1.43 ft2

Excavation minimap

Related Contexts:

Structure 8

Sq. 250R100

Feature 16

Description

by H. Trawick Ward

Feature 16 was a small, shallow, circular pit measuring 1.3 ft long, 1.1 ft wide, and 0.2 ft deep; it was located within Structure 8 at 253.0R96.6. At subsoil, the pit appeared as a stain of reddish brown, sandy loam soil (Zone 1). Animal bones and a lead bale seal were recovered from the top of the feature. Charcoal flecks and potsherds were also present, along with a single glass trade bead.