Structure 11-S, masonry surface structure

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About this Structure

General Location

Northeast corner of pueblo. Part of rim complex; located at base of cliff.

Specific Location

West of Structure 13-S; directly under Structure 21-S.

Interpretive Type

Not assigned.

Structure Use

Ground-story room that is part of a small group of multistory rooms; doorway in the south wall (Feature 1) provided access into and out of this room; it is not clear if this doorway led to the outside or to another room; room function is unknown.

Dating

Structure Dating

Abandonment

No evidence.

Postabandonment

Walls and roof partly collapsed.

Excavation Details

No excavations took place inside this structure.

Groups to Which This Study Unit was Assigned

See The Archaeology of Woods Canyon Pueblo (specifically the chapters on architecture, chronology, and artifacts) for more information on study unit groupings at Woods Canyon Pueblo.

Type ID Description
area 7 Canyon rim
section R Canyon rim
subperiod 9 Late Pueblo III (A.D. 1225-1280)