Archaeology Volunteers find prehistoric site at Tannehill
Volunteers testing a pipe trench near the company store at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park discovered a rich prehistoric archaeological site.
Volunteers screened the material from a trench for a water line.
First they took samples about the size of standard shovel tests at two-meter intervals.
The contents of a single test yielded two complete projectile points.
The voluntees were members of our SAV Team (Senior Archaeology Volunteers) Who have been returning to Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park for one week digs each spring and fall since October 1998.
Jim from Florida discovered the first intact projectile point.
Nancy had the most productive shovel test.
Elaine screens material from the pipe trench.
Thanks to Weldon, Grounds Manager at Tannehill, we will now be monitoring all work that might impact important archaeological evidence. This is a first for Tannehill and and a very important step in developing our archaeological management plan for sites managed by the Alabama Historical Ironwroks Commission.
Thanks Weldon.
May 4th, 2010 at 5:20 am
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The voluntees were members of our SAV Team (Senior Archaeology Volunteers) Who have been returning to Brierfield Ironworks Historic…