23 A post hole structure

A circular ring of post-hole stains at the nearby Wall site, showing where a house once stood. (Photograph courtesy of Research Laboratories of Archaeology. More about the photograph)

Sometimes, a group of features is recognized as being the remnant of a house or other building. This is called a structure. Here’s how a circular structure looks after the plow zone is removed. The ring of postholes indicates where the walls once stood. Near the walls (both inside and outside) are pits that would have been used for storing foods and other items.

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• Excavating Occaneechi Town The original version published by the UNC Research Laboratories of Archaeology includes historical background, interactive activities, and additional information about Occaneechi Town.

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Excavating Occaneechi Town

The original version published by the UNC Research Laboratories of Archaeology includes historical background, interactive activities, and additional information about Occaneechi Town.