Full Plan View of a Shallow, Fire-related Pit (Feature 44) at the White Springs Site
- Title (English):
- Full Plan View of a Shallow, Fire-related Pit (Feature 44) at the White Springs Site
- Collection:
- Onöndowa'ga:' (Seneca) Haudenosaunee Archaeological Materials, circa 1688-1754
- Photographer:
- Peregrine A. Gerard-Little
- Date:
- 2014-06-23
- Site:
- White Springs
- Location:
- White Springs Possible Fortification Area
White Springs Feature 44
White Springs - File Name:
- ws083.jpg
- Work Type:
- maps, diagrams, excavation photos
- Materials/Techniques:
- digital photograph
- Description:
- This image shows the full extent of a fire-related pit feature (Feature 44) first exposed after removal of overlying plow-mixed soil. Feature 44, a shallow fire-related Seneca-era pit, had been partly excavated within Test Unit 92 and an initial cross-section profile drawn and photographed. Archaeologists then opened up the area to the north with Test Unit 99 to trace out the full dimensions of the pit, which proved to be about 36 by 10.6 inches (92 by 27 centimeters). Chunks of charcoal can be seen quite regularly throughout the feature. Two postmold-sized stains (Post Mold 60 and Post Mold 79) eventually were discovered extending below this pit, although it is not certain whether Feature 44 predates the posts or vice-versa. The three pits shown are from the excavation of Post Mold 56 (top left), the initial profile of Feature 44 (top right), and Post Mold 55 (bottom).
Kurt Jordan, Archaeologist - 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- Previously unpublished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.