AustArch: A Database of 14C and Luminescence Ages from Archaeological Sites in Australia
Alan Williams, Sean Ulm, 2014. https://doi.org/10.5284/1027216. How to cite using this DOI
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Fenner School of Environment and Society
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- ADS Collection: 1661
- DOI:https://doi.org/10.5284/1027216
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| Record ID | 11242 |
|---|---|
| Site | Boat Harbour BH 1 |
| IBRA Region | Sydney Basin |
| Longitude | 151.12 |
| Latitude | -34.02 |
| Site Type | Midden |
| Lab Code | ANU-896 |
| Age | 470 |
| Error | 60 |
| Material | Charcoal |
| Context | Upper layer |
| Method | Radiocarbon |
| Data pertinent for time-series analysis or calibration | Terrestrial |
| Open or closed site | Closed |
| Directly related to occupation? | Y |
| Source | Dickson, 1971 (Full bibliographic references are available from the Downloads page) |
| Additional Data Issues | Information within this entry has been inferred by authors - see Notes |
| Notes | Excavation of a disturbed midden on the Kurnell Peninsula to further explore the presence of fish hooks in this area. Excavation occurred on an exposed vertical face and identified a 1m deep interspersed shell midden deposits and sterile sand beneath 1 m of modern sand. The midden was dominated by Ninella sp and Cymatilesta sp. shell in the upper units and pipi and cockles in the lower unit. Bird, mammal and fish bone were also present. Several fish hooks and fish hook files were recovered from the upper layers and bi-points/bone points from the lower units. Stone artefacts were only found in small numbers and dominated by quartz. |
