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

Smudge pits are small, shallow pits filled with charred corncobs or other plant matter. Such pits are thought to have been used in smoking (or smudging) hides.

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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