Summary
Comprehensive artifact catalog for the Archaeological Study of Colonial Chesapeake Culture project, an NEH-funded comparative analysis of 18 early seventeenth-century archaeological sites in the Chesapeake region. The artifact catalog, composed of about 186,000 records, was created from the individual artifact catalogs for the 18 sites, combined and standardized into a single MS Access database.
The associated manual and coding conventions documents (below) explain in detail how to use the database effectively.
Linked to the Manual for the use of the comprehensive artifact catalog and to the Coding Conventions for the comprehensive artifact catalog.
Column Name |
Data Type |
Type |
Category |
Coding Sheet |
Ontology |
Search |
KeyID
|
Arbitrary record number used for linking with other tables |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Site
|
The official state site number |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SiteName
|
Site name |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ContextNumber
|
An arbitrary number often assigned by the original collection repository. The context number creates a relationship between the artifact and provenience information. The number often is given as a Lot number or Excavation Unit number |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WeightOz
|
The weight of the artifacts identified, in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WeightG
|
The weight of the artifacts identified, in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ObjectType
|
Description of the artifact |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ObjectSubType
|
More specific description or modifier (e.g., "felling" is a subtype of "axe") |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Material
|
The composition material of the artifact: Ceramic, Faunal, Floral, Glass, Lithic, Metal, Pottery, Sample, Stone, Synthetic, and Unidentified |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
MaterialSubType
|
The type of material within the larger material categories, including breakdowns of ceramics into Earthenware, Stoneware, and Porcelain, etc. |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WareType
|
General ware type of a ceramic |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WareSubType
|
More specific ware type within a larger category |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
VarietyAttributes
|
Type or variety of the object (i.e., (Button) Two Hole, or (Nail) Spatula Tip). Also defines the attributes of the object (i.e., (Lithic) Cortex or (Flint) European) |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Taxonomy
|
Further information pertaining to the species of the faunal artifact represented in the Object Type field (i.e., (Mammal) Pig) |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Temper
|
Temper material (ceramics) |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Technology
|
The manufacturing method used |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Glaze
|
Type and color of glaze |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Paste
|
Paste, fabric, or body of ceramic; includes color of brick paste if identified |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SurfaceTreatment
|
Treatment to the surface of pottery during the manufacturing of the object, such as Cord-marked |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Decoration
|
Manufacture technique and decorative design if applicable |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Color
|
Color of the object, not of design, such as Aqua colored Glass |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
BoreDiameter
|
Diameter of tobacco pipe stem bore |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
MakersMarks
|
Description of a maker’s mark, be it initials or a design that is known to belong to a particular maker. Any additional comments can be found in Remarks |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Dimensions
|
The dimensions and any information pertaining to the dimensions of the object |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Remarks
|
Any information not applicable to any of the above fields or elaboration of information found in other fields |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
MacCordLot
|
Lot number assigned to Howard MacCord excavation unit by Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Count
|
Number of fragments |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Element
|
The part of the whole object that the artifact represents |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Condition
|
The condition of the object |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Column Name |
Data Type |
Type |
Category |
Coding Sheet |
Ontology |
Search |
SiteAbbrev
|
Abbreviation of site name |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SiteName
|
Site name |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP 10-64
|
White clay tobacco pipes, 10/64 inch bore diameter |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP 9-64
|
White clay tobacco pipes, 9/64 inch bore diameter |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP 8-64
|
White clay tobacco pipes, 8/64 inch bore diameter |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP 7-64
|
White clay tobacco pipes, 7/64 inch bore diameter |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP 6-64
|
White clay tobacco pipes, 6/64 inch bore diameter |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP 5-64
|
White clay tobacco pipes, 5/64 inch bore diameter |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP 4-64
|
White clay tobacco pipes, 4/64 inch bore diameter |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
WCTP Total
|
White clay tobacco pipes, all |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Terra Cotta Tobacco Pipes
|
Terra cotta tobacco pipes |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Case Bottle Fragments
|
Case bottle fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Wine Bottle Fragments
|
Wine bottle fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Bottle Glass Total
|
Bottle glass fragments, total |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Tin-Glazed Earthenware
|
Tin-glazed earthenware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
North Devon Sgraffito
|
North Devon sgraffito |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
North Italian Slipware
|
North Italian slipware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Staffordshire Slipware
|
Staffordshire slipware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
North Devon Gravel-Tempered Earthenware
|
North Devon gravel-tempered earthenware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
North Devon Gravel-Free Earthenware
|
North Devon gravel-free earthenware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Borderware
|
Borderware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Buckley-type
|
Buckley-type earthenware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Rhenish Blue and Grey Stoneware
|
Rhenish blue and gray stoneware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Rhenish Brown Stoneware
|
Rhenish brown stoneware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Rhenish Stoneware Unidentified
|
Rhenish stoneware, unidentified |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
English Brown Stoneware
|
English brown stoneware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
White Salt-Glazed Stoneware
|
White salt-glazed stoneware |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Porcelain
|
Porcelain |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Ceramics Total
|
Ceramic fragments, total |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Food Drink Storage
|
Food and Drink Storage category |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Food Drink Preparation
|
Food and Drink Preparation category |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Food Drink Consumption
|
Food and Drink Consumption category |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Ceramics Native American Late Woodland
|
e Woodland (Native American) ceramics |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Wrought Nails
|
ught nails |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Window Cames
|
Window cames |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Locking Mechanisms
|
Locking mechanisms |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Keys Key Hole Covers
|
Keys and key hole covers |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Gun Parts Ammunition
|
Gun parts and ammunition |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Armor Weaponry
|
Armor and weaponry |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Horse Furniture
|
Horse furniture |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Personal Adornment
|
Personal adornment artifacts |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Clothing Sewing Items
|
Clothing and sewing items |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Recreational Material
|
Recreational material |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Spoons Forks Knives
|
Spoons, forks, and knives |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Home Beautification Count
|
Home beautification artifacts |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Home Beautification Weight Grams
|
Home beautification artifacts, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Bone Refuse Count
|
Bone refuse, fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Shell Refuse Count
|
Shell refuse, fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Roofing Tile Count
|
Roofing tiles, fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Flooring Tile Count
|
Flooring tiles, fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Yellow Brick Count
|
Yellow brick, fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Red Brick Count
|
Red brick, fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Brick Total Count
|
Brick, fragments |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Bone Refuse Weight Grams
|
Bone refuse, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Shell Refuse Weight Grams
|
Shell refuse, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Roofing Tile Weight Grams
|
Roofing tiles, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Flooring Tile Weight Grams
|
Flooring tiles, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Yellow Brick Weight Grams
|
Yellow brick, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Red Brick Weight Grams
|
Red brick, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Brick Total Weight Grams
|
Brick, weight in grams |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Bone Refuse Weight Oz
|
Bone refuse, weight in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Shell Refuse Weight Oz
|
Shell refuse, weight in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Roofing Tile Weight Oz
|
Roofing tiles, weight in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Flooring Tile Weight Oz
|
Flooring tiles, weight in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Yellow Brick Weight Oz
|
Yellow brick, weight in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Red Brick Weight Oz
|
Red brick, weight in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Brick Total Weight Oz
|
Brick, weight in ounces |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Column Name |
Data Type |
Type |
Category |
Coding Sheet |
Ontology |
Search |
KeyID
|
Arbitrary record number used for linking with other tables |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
NoOfRecords
|
Number of records associated with this provenience in artifact table |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
NoOfArtifacts
|
Number of fragments associated with this provenience in artifact table |
BIGINT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Site
|
The official state site number |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SiteName
|
Site name |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ContextNumber
|
An arbitrary number often assigned by the original collection repository. The context number creates a relationship between the artifact and provenience information. The number often is given as a Lot number or Excavation Unit number |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
DepositType
|
Field used to standardize context descriptions |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
DepositSubType
|
Field used to standardize context descriptions |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ShortTitle
|
Field used to standardize context descriptions |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ContextDescription
|
Original context description |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
CenterX
|
East coordinate used for distribution mapping, derived by determining the center point of the excavation unit |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
CenterY
|
North coordinate used for distribution mapping, derived by determining the center point of the excavation unit |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
GridNorthCoord
|
Value of the northwest corner coordinate of the excavation unit in meters from arbitrary datum |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
GridEastCoord
|
Value of the northwest corner coordinate of the excavation unit in meters from arbitrary datum |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
NorthingY
|
North coordinate |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
EastingX
|
East coordinate |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
HorizLoc
|
Hoizontal location |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ExcavationUnit
|
Excavation unit number |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
FeatureNumber
|
Feature number |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
StratLevel
|
Stratigraphic level |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Provenience
|
General provenience |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Area
|
Site area or portion |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
UnitSize
|
Unit size |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SizeMultiple
|
Multiplication factor used to standardize differing excavation unit sizes |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SCNumber
|
Surface collection identification number |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SCLetter
|
Surface collection identification letter |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
MacCordUnit
|
Unit number used in Howard MacCord excavation |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
MacCordAccNumber
|
Accession number used in Howard MacCord excavation |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
JPPMLot
|
Lot designation assigned by Catherine Alston (Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum) for standardization of artifact distribution |
DOUBLE |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
JPPMDistributionMap
|
Lot designation assigned by Catherine Alston (Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum) for standardization of artifact distribution. Used in artifact distribution mapping? |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ExcavationMethod
|
Excavation method |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ScreenType
|
Screen type |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
FeatureType
|
Feature type |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
BasinType
|
Basin type (for features) |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
TemporalPeriod
|
Period of deposition |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ContextType
|
Context type |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Remarks
|
Comments |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ExcavatorsNotes
|
Excavator's notes |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SupervisorsNotes
|
Supervisor's notes |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ContextLater
|
Context number of the stratigraphically immediately later context |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ContextEarlier
|
Context number of the stratigraphically immediately earlier context |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
TPQ
|
Terminus post quem date |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
PlanShape
|
Plan shape |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ProfileShape
|
Profile shape |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SoilType
|
Soil type |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
SoilTexture
|
Soil texture |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
MunsellColor
|
Munsell soil color |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Width
|
Width of feature in cm |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
XCoord
|
East coordinate of piece-plotted artifact |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
YCoord
|
North coordinate of piece-plotted artifact |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ZCoord
|
Depth of piece-plotted artifact |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ExcavatedBy
|
Person excavating the context |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
ExcavatedDate
|
Date context was excavated |
DATETIME |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Length
|
Length of feature in cm |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|
Depth
|
Depth of feature in cm |
TEXT |
Uncoded Value
|
uncategorized |
none
|
none
|
true
|