Burned Rock Midden

A large dense concentration, often mounded, of fire cracked rock (FCR). Burned rock middens are usually associated with large scale plant processing, like agave roasting. Often, other artifacts like pieces of stone tools are also present in burned rock middens. Related features: Ash/Charcoal Stain, Fire-Cracked Rock Concentration, Hearth, Mescal Pit, Ring Midden, Roasting Pit.