PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF A PROBABLE DUNG REPOSITORY AT MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA

Summary

The dung repository at Mount Vernon apparently was used to mix and age

manure to create fertilizer. During archaeological excavations, layers of dark,

organic soil were located between and immediately above the floor of this

structure. Two phytolith samples were collected from layers within this fill in

an attempt to confirm that this soil represents the remnant of a compost

operation in the pit.

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