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
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Brodhead, Heck Rockshelter, Otter Creek, Vosberg
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

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 Hawes Projectile Point, Hawes Arrowhead
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
30