Archeological Testing for Significance at Site 3CT223 along Big Creek Channel, Item 2, Crittenden County, Arkansas. A Supplement to the July 1979 Iroquois Research Institute Big Creek, Item 2, Survey Report
Abstract
During the week of 30 July to 3 August 1984, Testing of Site 3CT223 was conducted by the Environmental Analysis Branch of the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Memphis District, by Staff Archeologist, Mr. Jimmy McNeil, and Mr. Charlie Berry (Engineer Technician). In 1979 this site was tested by Iroquois Research Institute (1979). One 1 x 1 meter test unit was dug into the site. All artifacts were found on the surface or within the 0-11 cm level. The Iroquois company considered the site to be insignificant. The Arkansas State Historic Preservation Officer and State Archeologist stated that Iroquois had not provided enough information for them to make a determination of significance. Further site testing was requested. The July-August testing was conducted in response to that request. Before testing began surface artifacts were flagged, located by tape and transit measurements, and collected. Two 1 x 1 meter test units and four shovel test units (each approximately 50x50x50 cm) were excavated. Most subsurface artifacts were found in the 0-4 cm depth range. However, two Baytown Plain pottery sherds were found at the 20 cm level of test pit 1, and a utilized flake came from the 35 cm level of shovel test unit 3. Each of these artifacts were found in shrinkage ground cracks. No features were found in the test units nor the shovel test units. Because of the data gathered from the surface collection and the subsurface testing it is the Memphis District's belief that the site is not significant and does not meet the requirements for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA264321
Entities
People
- Jimmy D. Mcneil
Organizations
- Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers