POLLEN, PHYTOLTIH, MACROFLORAL AND CHARCOAL ANALYSIS AT SITE 44ST145, VIRGINIA

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Soil samples were examined for pollen, phytoliths, macrofloral and charcoal

remains from Site 44ST145 in Virginia. The site is believed to be a prehistoric

site and consists of a large lithic scatter of varying density approximately 200

meters in diameter. A single feature was also examined for microfloral arxi

macrofloral remains. Stratigraphic samples from various testunits were examined

to determine whether or not activity areas could be identified. One date places

use of this site at 700 AD, while other dates place use in the mid 19th century/

around 1846, suggesting both prehistoric ani historic occupations.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• PaleoResearch Institute

Record Identifiers

PRI Technical Report(s): 91-037

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