Archaeological Remains of a Mid Nineteenth Century Brick Clamp: A First Look at Brick Clamps in Kentucky
Author(s): Derek M. Wingfield; Michael D. Richmond; Henry S. McKelway
Editor(s): Donald B. Ball
Year: 1998
Summary
This article focuses on the findings of site 15SH50; representing the first archaeological investigation of a temporary brick kiln, or "clamp," in Kentucky. Bricks and brickmaking have received little attention in archaeological literature considering the almost universal presence of brick artifacts on most historic archaeological sites. The information generated from the excavations at site 15SH50 includes data on the size, design, and operation of the clamp and associated features. The analysis of bricks manufactured in the facility provides details on handmade brick. The clamp is compared to examples of similar facilities in Virginia and Tennessee to begin an examination of regional variations in brick clamps. The excavations at site 15SH50 provide an important component for this research.
Cite this Record
Archaeological Remains of a Mid Nineteenth Century Brick Clamp: A First Look at Brick Clamps in Kentucky. Derek M. Wingfield, Michael D. Richmond, Henry S. McKelway, Donald B. Ball. Ohio Valley Historical Archaeology: Journal of the Symposium on Ohio Valley Urban and Historic Archaeology . 12: 68-88. 1998 ( tDAR id: 378224) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8PV6JV4
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Keywords
Culture
Historic
Material
Building Materials
Site Name
15SH50
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Liberty Hall, Lexington, Virginia
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Zimmerle
Site Type
Resource Extraction / Production / Transportation Structure or Features
Investigation Types
Architectural Documentation
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Data Recovery / Excavation
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Site Evaluation / Testing
General
Brick Kiln
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Brick Kiln Site
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Brick Making
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Brick Making Site
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Bricks
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Clamp
Spatial Coverage
min long: -85.375; min lat: 38.299 ; max long: -84.496; max lat: 38.66 ;
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