Nonstructure 1216, extramural surface

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General description
Masonry wall that encloses an extramural area on the west end of the great tower complex.
Use history
Probably used to enclose an extramural area associated with the west end of the great tower complex. After abandonment, it is estimated that 3 to 4 courses collapsed; the bottom 2 to 3 courses are intact.
Associated features
Excavation procedure
Not excavated--exposed only and left in place while excavation continued down on both sides of it.
Portion excavated
Portion within Segment 8 only; feature continues outside excavation unit to the north and south.
Horizontal location
Runs north-south through general center of Segment 8; exposed portion is 6 m southwest of the great tower.
Vertical location
Rests on an extramural use surface in refuse fill.
Construction
Constructed as a double-stone-with-core masonry wall with various-sized, unshaped stones, resting on midden fill. The original height is unknown, but thought to have not been more than 1 m high (determined from associated rubble).
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
No
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
An estimated 3 to 4 uppermost courses collaped due to exposure to the elements.
Shape in plan view
Actual:  other.
Inferred:  rectangular.
Shape in cross section
Actual:  other.
Inferred:  rectangular.
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
200
No
Total length unknown.
Width
64
Yes
Measurement of widest portion exposed.
Height
39
No
Height above extramural surface; 3 courses and 26 cm minimum. Database Map 303.
Depth
No
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture