Above this sheltered place, on the summit of the steep hill which was afterward known as Konstabelsche hook, or Berrians neck, there was the native station of Nipnichsen, which is said to have been a stockaded position. It overlooked the junction of the creek and the river, commanding a wide view of the great estuary, as well as of the Dyckman flatlands and, all the surrounding hills. Such a defensive place was doubtless planned as a refuge in case of incursion by the overbearing Mohawk, and must have been accessible by paths or trails

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leading from the various stations in the vicinity. It could not have been a desirable place for permanent residence, on account of its exposure to every wind that blew, and its lack of water supply.

It probably occupied the crest of the hill a few yards to the south of the site of old Fort Number One of the period of the Revolution, on which the house occupied at one time by the late William C. Muschenheim was built. In the garden of this residence, Dr Edward Hagaman Hall and the writer opened several small shellpockets, which were, however, without objects of interest. Others may probably exist in the vicinity. W. L. Calver found shells and fragments of pottery near the site of Public School No. Twenty-four, on Kappock street, which is near an abundant spring of fresh water. Along the shore of the Hudson several shell-deposits mark the sites of fishing-camps on the lines of West 232d, 235th, and 245th streets. A site which indicates extensive utilization, and possible long residence, is that of the one-time farm dwelling of the Tippett