Eaton Longhouses
Summary
Three longhouses were discovered at the Eaton site in western New York between 1975-2000. From the postmold evidence obtained, these structures resemble most Iroquoian longhouses constructed throughout Iroquoia. Yet, particular dimensions of the Eaton longhouse are collectively distinct. When compared to other western New York sites and the whole of Iroquoia, the longhouses suggest that some Iroquoian peoples utilized a standard longhouse design. The question is why would Iroquoian builders use a standard.
Cite this Record
Eaton Longhouses. Neil O'Donnell. North American Archaeologist. 24 (3): 215-220. 2003 ( tDAR id: 6162) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8057DM5
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Keywords
Culture
Woodland
Material
Ceramic
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Chipped Stone
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Dating Sample
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Fauna
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Fire Cracked Rock
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Glass
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Ground Stone
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Human Remains
Site Name
Eaton
Site Type
Domestic Structures
Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation
General
Longhouse
Geographic Keywords
Western New York
Temporal Keywords
Woodland
Temporal Coverage
Calendar Date: 1540 to 1590
Spatial Coverage
min long: -78.802; min lat: 42.823 ; max long: -78.766; max lat: 42.859 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): William Engelbrecht
File Information
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