Name/Title
Whites Trace Branch: Archaeological Shovel Test Pit #2Entry/Object ID
WTB3.STP.02Description
Contents from archaeological Shovel Test Pit at Whites Trace Branch Site #3 on 11/7/2009, these items were found in STP #2.
Collection includes:
eight (8) specimens of bituminous coal
one (1) heavily corroded steel bolt or fastener
two (2) specimens of an unidentified lightweight, dark-colored stone
one (1) ceramic shardContext
A shovel test pit (STP) is a standard method for Phase I of an archaeological survey. It designates a series of test holes, usually dug out by a shovel (hence the name) in order to determine whether the soil contains any cultural remains that are not visible on the surface. The soil is sifted or screened through wire mesh to recover the artifacts.
STPs will often be laid out over the project area in a grid-like fashion or in a consistently spaced line, creating a fairly systematic survey. Therefore, after the holes have been dug, one may map artifact densities over the project area, pinpointing the locations of possible sites where further investigation may be necessary.Collection
Blair Mountain ArchaeologyMaterial
Ceramic, Iron, Steel, StoneRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Blair Mountain Archaeology GroupRelated Places
Place
Location
Blair Area: Whites Trace BranchRegion
Blair Mountain Battlefield, Southeast, Blair AreaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Battle of Blair Mountain (1921)Provenance
Provenance Detail
Archaeological FindNotes
11/7/2009
