Common Feature Types

Below are some of the common types of archaeological features found at Occaneechi Town.


Pits
Storage Pits
Smudge Pits
Shallow Basins and Depressions
Burials
Postholes
Natural Disturbances

Storage pits are large, deep, cylindrical holes that were dug near or inside houses for below-ground storage of food and other belongings. Once they were no longer needed, these pits were filled with soil and refuse.

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Contexts

Context Entries Photo
Zone 1 2
Posthole #1 1 Yes

Artifacts in Context

Cat No. Artifacts More
Light Fraction 2351w2758
Potsherd 2351w2756