NYSAA Bulletin No. 52 — Archaic Sites: Croton Point & Dogan Point — Passage 15 (part 7)

[Various (1971)] Fewer than 20 out of the 450 post molds recorded had diameters larger than .35 ft. The diameter of these larger post molds was usually .8 ft. It was impossible in most cases to determine how far the post molds penetrated the subsoil due to the previous bulldozer activity, but in general, the depth below the occupation level was .5 ft. Finally, numerous pits or hearths were also excavated. Since each feature was numbered according to the 10 ft. grid system, I have renumbered them in order to facilitate discussion (Refer to Plate II for the location of each feature). All designations refer to the Southwest corner of the 10 x 10 foot square. Feature 1: This is a circular house located in 0N20E and 10N20E (Plate II). The diameter of the structure is 14.0 ft. north/south and 14.5 ft. east/west. The major portion of a dark discolored living area remains. A 4.0 ft. opening on the northeast may indicate a doorway, with a possible windbreak suggested by the post mold pattern in 10N30E. There is no evi- No. 52, July 1971