
Arrowhead type
Burwell Point
Burwell5,000 - 4,000 B.P.Late Archaic4 reference photos
Key facts
- Age
- 5,000 - 4,000 B.P.
- Cultural period
- Late Archaic
- Size
- Small
- Shape
- Straight Stem to Expanding Stem
- Material
- Quartz
- Glacial period
- Middle Holocene to Neoglacial
More from the Archaic period
Description
This triangular stemmed point exhibits a compact morphology, typically measuring between 1 to 1.5 inches in length. Its cross-sectional profile is elliptical, providing a sturdy foundation for the blade. The blade's edge is predominantly straight, although occasional specimens may display a subtle excurvate curvature. The shoulders of the point are often understated and inclined at an upward angle, contributing to its distinctive silhouette. The stem's morphology can vary, ranging from a straight configuration to a slightly expanding form, often accompanied by a concave basal edge. The flaking pattern observed on this point is characterized by a random arrangement of flakes, lacking a discernible pattern or orientation.
Size
Small
Distribution
This type is mainly discovered in the southern Delaware River Valley of Southeastern Pennsylvania and extending into New Jersey. Sightings have also been documented in southwestern New York and reaching into Connecticut
Additional information
More information needed.
Identified by
- Named by
- Lucianne Lavin and Lyent W. Russell
- Year
- 1985
- Type site
- Burwell - Karako Site, Hew Haven Harbor, Connecticut
Similar types
Types that are easy to confuse with the Burwell point.
Other types in this cluster
- Karako