Feature

A nonmoveable/nonportable element of an archaeological site. It is any separate archaeological unit that is not recorded as a structure, a layer, or an isolated artifact; a wall, hearth, storage pit, or burial area are examples of features. A feature carries evidence of human activity and it is any constituent of an archaeological site which is not classed as a find, layer, or structure.

On archaeological excavations the term is used for any recorded remain that is not classified as a structure, a layer or a small find. For instance, pits and post-holes are features, as is anything of uncertain nature or function.