Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Joffrey L Coe
Named For:
Date Identified: 1964
Type Site:
Identified By: Joffrey L Coe
Named For:
Date Identified: 1964
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Coe was a highly respected and pioneering anthropologist in North Carolina archaeology and a preeminent authority on eastern North American anthropology. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Coe was a highly respected and pioneering anthropologist in North Carolina archaeology and a preeminent authority on eastern North American anthropology. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Roanoke Triangle
Roanoke Large TriangleRoanoke Small Triangle
Cluster: Late Woodland to Early Mississippian Triangle Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is incurvate with a concave base. This point is commonly crudely made and has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 30 to 50 mm, Width - 23 to 33 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Total Length - 30 to 50 mm, Width - 23 to 33 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily associated with the coastal and Piedmont region of Virginia and North Carolina.
This point is primarily associated with the coastal and Piedmont region of Virginia and North Carolina.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1.500 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture:
Date: 1.500 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture:
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
