Name/Title
Whites Trace Branch: Archaeological 1 Meter Test Pit #1, Level 1Entry/Object ID
WTB3.1MTP.01.L1Description
Contents from archaeological 1 Meter Test Pit at Whites Trace Branch Site #3 on 11/8/2009, these items were found on Level 1 of Test Pit #1.
Collection includes:
one (1) brick showing burn evidence on one side,
approx 24 nails or other hardware + trace pieces of likely-related rusted metal,
broken glass pieces representing three types,
piece of leather shoe/boot retaining four eyelets,
unknown metal cylinder,
very thin, varigated plastic shards,
white glass piece as from a cosmetics jar,
shards from one or more porcelain vessels,
pieces of an enameled metal vessel.Context
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 ArchaeologyParts
Count
9Parts
(individual nails, glass and porcelain shards not counted)Material
Glass, Ceramic, Iron, Steel, Leather, PlasticRelationships
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
11/8/2009
