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Archaeology of College Hill 2006
Archaeology of College Hill 2007
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology
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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-3188
Fax: (401) 863-9423
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Adam Moss excavating line of rocks on the northeast side of A4 with Tina Charest's hand visible.
Unit FBC A4 Lot 4. Trowel point North. There is a visible distinction between the west (dark) soil and the east (light) sandy soil.
A4, Lot 6. The soil has been nearly devoid of cultural materials. Several large rocks were found, and left in situ.
Line of stone from A4
Rock feature found in unit A4, on the eastern edge of the trench.
A4, Lot 4. Trowel point North. There is a visible distinction between the west (dark) soil and the east (light) sandy soil.
A4, Lot 6. Closeup of the rock placement.
A4, Lot 6. View of the southern profile of the unit, showing the intrusive nature of the sandy soil
A4, Lot 8. View of the final lot of the day. The rocks remain in situ, but still do not have a noticeable purpose. We are finishing with the sandy soil and should have more cultural material in the next few lots.
A4, Lot 8. Button artifact recovered from lot 8, about 75-80cm on the western side of the unit.
A4, Lot 7 (Eastern half of pit), rock feature at 60 cm depth measured from North East corner. Trowel points North.
Kate Marino watching as Jenn and Aaron excavate in Unit A4.
Picture of unit A4 from the north side, showing exposed face of a broken cast-iron pipe.