FHLV-7 (GRS-34)


DETAILS

Object Name: FhLv-7 (GRS-34)

Record Type: Site

Institution(s): University of Manitoba

Categories:
  1. FhLv-7
  2. Boreal Plains
Date Details:

0 to 1400 A.D.

Location:

Grand Rapids Vicinity, Manitoba

Introduction:

Site identified by William J. Mayer-Oakes (University of Oklahoma) and crew in 1961, at which time surface collection and test excavation of three five-foot squares was completed. Artifact assemblage and location at a major portage suggest a long period of use for this site. Identified as a multi-component habitation site, dating to the Early to Middle Woodland period. Site has since been destroyed by flooding.

Summary of Collection: Artifact categories in collection: fauna (animal remains and bone implements), lithic (stone implements and waste), precontact ceramics (clay pots), metal, historic ceramics, kaolin (clay) pipe. Archival materials in collection: level summary sheet, field notes, sketches.

Borden Number: FhLv-7

References: Mayer-Oakes, William J. 1970. Archeological Investigations in the Grand Rapids, Manitoba, Reservoir 1961-1962. Winnipeg: University of Manitoba Press.

References: Mayer-Oakes, William J. 1962 An Archeological Survey at Grand Rapids, Manitoba (July 15 - September 15, 1961). Typescript on file, Department of Anthropology Laboratory, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

References: Northern Lights Heritage Services Inc. 2005 Grand Rapids Technical Report: Reanalysis of the Artifacts Recovered by the 1960 to 1962 Grand Rapids Archaeological Survey Projects (Meshea Pow-e-stick). Report on file, Department of Anthropology Laboratory, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.