Feature 43

Type: Hearth (Probable)

Dimensions

 Length: 2.0 ft

 Width: 1.5 ft

 Depth: 0 ft

Volume: 0.00 ft3

Area: 3.00 ft2

Excavation minimap

Feature 43

Description

by H. Trawick Ward

Feature 43 was located near the southeastern edge of the palisaded village at 209.5R80.5. This feature is interpreted as a probable hearth and consisted of a fire-reddened area at the top of the subsoil measuring approximately 1.5 ft by 2.0 ft in diameter. Augering of the center indicated that it was less than 0.3 ft deep.