Cross-section of Post Mold 30 at the Townley-Read Site
- Title (English):
- Cross-section of Post Mold 30 at the Townley-Read Site
- Collection:
- Onöndowa'ga:' (Seneca) Haudenosaunee Archaeological Materials, circa 1688-1754
- Photographer:
- Kurt A. Jordan
- Date:
- 1999-11-14
- Site:
- Townley-Read
- Location:
- Townley-Read House 1
Townley-Read Post Mold 30
Townley-Read - File Name:
- t-r38a.jpg
- Work Type:
- maps, diagrams, excavation photos
- Materials/Techniques:
- color slide
- Description:
- This photograph shows a cross-section of the remnants of a large Seneca post (Post Mold 30) that acted as the southwest main interior support for the shot longhouse (Structure 1) at the Townley-Read site. The photograph was taken after the south half of the post mold had been excavated. The image shows several layers of different-colored soil, which may represent filling around the post, post replacement episodes, or multiple instances of surrounding soil washing into the cavity left after the post was pulled out or rotted in place.
Kurt Jordan, Archaeologist - Notes:
- Images in this digital collection were released earlier than planned to facilitate access during the 2020 period of social distancing. For a full discussion, see https://digital.library.cornell.edu/collections/seneca
- Source:
- Previously unpublished
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- This item is protected by copyright, and the copyright holder is their photographer. Cornell is providing access to the materials for research and personal use. The written permission of any copyright and other rights holders is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use that extends beyond what is authorized by fair use and other statutory exemptions. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. For questions, comments, or feedback about this collection please contact Kurt Jordan in the Cornell Institute of Archaeology and Material Studies with any questions or information about these materials.