Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Maurice Robins
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1963
Type Site: Hawes Site, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Point Validity:
Valid type
Maurice "Doc" Robins was a professional archaeologist who served as the first State Archaeologist of Massachusetts. This type was identified in a professional publication and has few professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Hawes Side Notch
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular long cylindrical side notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate. Parallel notches form a shoulder that is at an upward angel and an expanding stem. The base is straight. This point has a random flaking pattern. This point is commonly a high quality of workmanship,
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in Massachusetts and into Rhode Island.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 2,600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
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