Cross-section of Possible Seneca-era Pit or Hearth (Feature 19) at the White Springs Site
- Title (English):
- Cross-section of Possible Seneca-era Pit or Hearth (Feature 19) at the White Springs Site
- Collection:
- Onöndowa'ga:' (Seneca) Haudenosaunee Archaeological Materials, circa 1688-1754
- Photographer:
- Kurt A. Jordan
- Date:
- 2010-08-12
- Site:
- White Springs
- Location:
- White Springs House 4
White Springs - File Name:
- ws070.jpg
- Work Type:
- maps, diagrams, excavation photos
- Materials/Techniques:
- digital photograph
- Description:
- This photograph shows a cross-section of a possible Seneca-era pit, as seen in the west wall of Test Unit 52. In that wall, the upper brownish layer that extends across the entire unit is plow-mixed soil. The in right-hand corner, a slightly deeper basin with a mixture of soil colors and numerous small bits of charcoal is visible; red-brown patches may represent discoloration due to heat from a fire. This feature may represent the base of a small Seneca-era fire pit located within the central corridor of White Springs House 4, although most of the feature has been destroyed by plow action.
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- Previously unpublished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.