Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Trevor R. Peck
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2006
Type Site: Boss Hill site, Alberta
Identified By: Trevor R. Peck
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2006
Type Site: Boss Hill site, Alberta
Point Validity:
Valid type
Peck is a distinguished anthropologist who has conducted extensive excavations and studies on the archaeology of Alberta. This type was defined in a professional publication and has several references. This is considered a valid type.
Peck is a distinguished anthropologist who has conducted extensive excavations and studies on the archaeology of Alberta. This type was defined in a professional publication and has several references. This is considered a valid type.
Boss Hill Corner Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate with shoulders that range from horizontal to having a slight upward angle. The stem is expanding with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type was reported in central Alberta, full distribution is not known.
This type was reported in central Alberta, full distribution is not known.
Age / Periods:
Date: 7,850 - 7,600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Date: 7,850 - 7,600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
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