NYSAA Bulletin No. 52 — Archaic Sites: Croton Point & Dogan Point — Passage 17

[Various (1971)] is evidence for a close community settlement pattern, with three circular structures adjacent to each other and the wall. The spacing of small posts suggests that these structures were covered with material which was probably 1 ft. wide and that strips of this material were lashed to the individual posts. The absence of large hearths within the circular structures would argue for a summer occupation. Apparently these circular features were utilized primarily for sleeping while other activities, such as food preparation and cooking, must have taken place behind the wall. The rectangular house, on the other hand, must have housed a large grouping, perhaps an extended family. It contains several hearths and storage facilities, and a differential use of space and activities is implied.

The contrast between the two classes of structures and their associated features suggests the possib ility of multiple components, though artifact analysis does not support this conclusion. ARTIFACTS The artifacts recovered from the site included chipped stone implements, rough and ground stone implements, and ceramics. No bone artifacts were recovered from the site. The bone and shell material was very fragmentary and the preservation of this material was very poor, probably due to frequent flooding along the river bank. Projectile Points: The 48 triangular projectile points were recovered from the excavated area. Thirty-three were broken and 15 were complete (See Plate IV).