Archeological Investigations at the Fox Pup and Gravity Sites, Nutwood Levee and Drainage District, Jersey and Greene Counties, Illinois. Phase 2. St. Louis District Cultural Resource Management Report Number 6
Abstract
Phase II archeological evaluations were conducted at the Fox Pup site, Jersey County, and the Gravity site, Greene County, Illinois. These investigations were designed to assess site significance and determine National Register eligibility. More specifically, the studies attempted to identify site limits, degree of preservation, and chronological context. Questions related to regional importance and site activities were also addressed. The investigative techniques employed included controlled surface collection, test excavation, limited grading to remove portions of the plowzone to determine if undisturbed cultural deposits were present, and shallow surface geomorphological testing. Both lithic and ceramic diagnostic materials were recovered from each site. Materials from the Fox Pup site include Middle Woodland, Late Woodland, and Mississippian artifacts. The Late Woodland presence is the primary occupation (A.D. 600-1150), and is characterized by four pit features containing ceramic sherds similar to Early and Late Bluff materials. The Gravity site has been determined to have Early and Middle Woodland artifacts. It is recommended that further excavations be done at both sites prior to construction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA245658
Entities
People
- David S. Leigh
- James M. Batura