Arrowhead type

Burwell Point

Burwell5,000 - 4,000 B.P.Late Archaic

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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

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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

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