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

Shallow basins and depressions are shallow, often irregular-shaped holes that were filled with refuse or topsoil. Some of these may have been dug to get clay or soil for other purposes.

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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