Structure 409, other masonry structure

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About this Structure

General Location

West-central portion of site.

Specific Location

North-central portion of Block 400; constructed in the post abandonment fill of Structure 408.

Interpretive Type

Shrine.

Structure Use

It is inferred that this structure was dry-laid, contained no prepared surface or features, and was unroofed; the structure use is unknown. Members of the Native American Advisory Team interpreted structures like Structure 409 as a shrine.

Dating

Structure Dating

Abandonment

Based on data collected from other shrines at Shields Pueblo, Structure 409 was most likely abandoned immediately prior to regional abandonment (late Pueblo III period).

Postabandonment

Unknown; excavated by Colorado Mountain College.

Excavation Details

Excavation Details