Structure 20-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

South of Structures 19-S and 15-S, directly above Structure 10-S.

Interpretive Type

Not assigned.

Structure Use

Small second-story room that is part of a small group of multistory masonry rooms; function unknown; this room may have provided access to a small structure (Structure 12-S) to the east.

Dating

Structure Dating

Abandonment

No evidence.

Postabandonment

Majority of room has 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)