A Middle Dorset semi-subterranean dwelling at Point Riche, Newfoundland

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ID3801172
AuthorsEdward J H Eastaugh (167 Arlington Street,Winnipeg (Manitoba),Canada, R3G 1Y6.), Edward Eastaugh (University of Manitoba, corresponding author)
Year2005
Volume27
Issue1-2
Pages451-471
Publication date2005-07-15
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueÉtudes/Inuit/Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0701-1008 • E-ISSN: 1708-5268
PublisherConsortium Erudit (PUBLISHER • CA)
DOI10.7202/010812ar
OpenAlexW2141036188
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited4

This paper presents the findings of archaeological investigations at the Middle Dorset site EeBi-20 at Point Riche, Newfoundland. The site consists of approximately 17 semi-subterranean house depressions dispersed for 150 meters along a raised terrace 10 meters above sea level. It is interpreted as a spring base camp, positioned to take advantage of the large harp seal herds that migrate past the site between March and early June. Excavations during 2001 revealed the remains of a well-preserved dwelling (House Feature 30) consisting of an earth and stone platform surrounding a central depression. A cobble axial feature that incorporated a large limestone slab divides the dwelling. A number of external features are associated with the dwelling including two hearths, a "pot-stand" and numerous artifact clusters representing distinct activity areas. A single radiocarbon date of 1650 ± 40 B.P. (uncalibrated, Beta-160980) was obtained from the occupation deposit found on the house floor

Archaeology · Artifact (error · Cave · Cliff · Cobble · Excavation · Feature (linguistics · Geography · Habitat · Hearth · Radiocarbon dating · Rock shelter · Snag · Spring (device · Terrace (agriculture · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Indigenous Studies and Ecology · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology · Ecology · Geology · Paleontology

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