1937, English, Image edition: 42MG31 Hiwassee Island Site 63MG31, Meigs Co., TN. 37MG31 - Earth mound. Feature 11 of Level B, a quadrangular post mold pattern the fire basin of which lies slightly below the one shown. Feature 10 post molds are indicated by squares of cardboard. Direction east.

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  • The University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Tennessee
  • 1937-07-08
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  • English

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  • 42MG31 Hiwassee Island Site 63MG31, Meigs Co., TN. 37MG31 - Earth mound. Feature 11 of Level B, a quadrangular post mold pattern the fire basin of which lies slightly below the one shown. Feature 10 post molds are indicated by squares of cardboard. Direction east.
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  • Frank H. McClung Museum
  • The University of Tennessee
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  • The University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Tennessee
  • 1937-07-08
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  • [Feature10] This structure lies directly over another (Feat. 11) and is delineated by small deep post molds very close together with the four corners left open (i.e. no molds found in corners). All the molds are vertical in cross-section, but many of them are not truly round in diameter. No historical material has been found with the structure but there are indications that Level B, on which this structure was built, was in use at least in early historical times. The fire basin was directly under the basin for Feat. 9 and hence is considerably destroyed; however it is centrally located, made of puddled clay with the top level with the structure floor. The molds in the S.E. corner were destroyed by an intrusive pit that came down from the top of the mound. Log molds were found for this dwelling after the upper part had been cut away. At the bottom of the molds were logs laid the length of the trench. Only charred fragments were found of the logs and in places the bark impressions on the ground was all that showed. The log molds were outside of the post mold pattern. The log molds, in a sense, are similar to wall trenches, however with this important difference, that they were not used to aid in setting the wall posts but simply to introduce some support for the posts at the extreme basal end. This would seem to indicate that the wall posts were subjected to some strain. However, it is to be noted that there were no apparent arrangements on the inside of the posts to help counteract a strain. Possibly a log laid above ground at the base of the posts was used. The wide open corners show no indication as to how they were closed on the superstructure. [Feature 11] Rectangular structure. This structure lies directly under Feature 10 and is slightly larger. It is delineated by a post mold pattern of small but very deep post molds set close together. On the two sides of the structure, i.e. north and south walls the posts slanted inward from top to bottom so that the side walls of the structure must have leaned outward at an angle of ca. 5 degrees. However the molds in both the end walls were perfectly vertical and showed no slant. Furthermore at the east wall the posts were set in a wall mold. This wall trench was not present for either side walls and wasn't found at the west end, more than likely because of the the disturbance in this area. The corners of the structure were open as in the case of Feature 10. The fire basin was practically destroyed by that of Feature 10 because it was directly under it although just a trifle further south and hence this portion of it was intact. The wall mold found here is of the type found throughout the area, i.e. with the wall posts set inside it. The extremely wide open corners and complete lack of corner posts give no indication as to how the corners were closed on the superstructure. Speculation on superstructure form is enlivened by the outward slanting post molds of the side walls, but no clue as to the actual form was present. The fact that they slope outward argues against the bending of wall posts over the top to form a roof and walls of one unit since the stresses from that type of construction would be the reverse of those indicated here. The only suggestion offered here is the weight of the roof was such that the side walls had to 'give' somewhat to relieve the strain. The evidence of reinforced end walls would explain why no shifting of these posts was found. It is still possible of course, that these posts were purposfully set at this angle so that as they were bent to form the roof they would not need the additional support of a wall trench and log mold.
  • Excavated at Hiwassee Island Site, Meigs County, TN during 1937 - 1938.
  • WPA/TVA Archaeological Photograph Archive: http:/​/​idserver.utk.edu/​?id=​200300000002670
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  • Digital Image Copyright (c) 2004. Frank H. McClung Museum, The University of Tennessee. Permission granted for reproduction (print, photocopies, download) for use in research and teaching, provided proper attribution of source is made in all copies. Form of attribution to use: [description of item], WPA/TVA Archives, presented courtesy of Frank H. McClung Museum, The University of Tennessee. For all other uses contact: Curator of Archaeology, Frank H. McClung Museum, The University of Tennessee, 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3200. Phone number for inquiries: 865-974-2144. Museum Web Site URL: http:/​/​mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/​
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