AML PHII project description.docx
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- 26-422DNR-MINES-B-49971
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- Illinois
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This is a project description document for the AML-IGaE-2501 Phase II Archaeological Investigation (PAD IL-1425) under the National Mining program. The project requires Phase II archaeological investigations to determine if a cultural site qualifies for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Services include conducting surface artifact collection using grid methods and piece plotting, preparing scaled drawings to document surface features such as foundations, wells, and cisterns, performing remote sensing surveys to identify buried cultural features, and executing small-scale excavation with both mechanical and hand-digging techniques as appropriate. Test units will be excavated to the base of the plow zone, with archaeological features such as foundations, pits, hearths, and middens being investigated to provide information regarding site age, function, and integrity. Soil samples will be collected from features for botanical and zoological analysis. The archaeological contractor will determine the most appropriate testing methodology based on site topography, accessibility, and other site-specific conditions.
The analysis phase includes identifying and inventorying all recovered artifacts, processing field-recorded data, and conducting archival research to establish historic context and identify the period of significance. A comprehensive report will document field and laboratory information, provide preliminary site interpretation, and make recommendations regarding the site's significance for National Register eligibility. The timeline for completion is highly variable depending on site size, machinery availability, feature density, weather conditions, and archival research requirements. No specific pricing, funding amounts, or contract term information is provided in this project description document.
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AML-IGaE-2501, PAD IL-1425 National Mining-Phase II Archaeological Investigation Phase II archaeological investigations are required to determine if a cultural site is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Phase II fieldwork generally consists of obtaining good artifact-type and location data from the site surface by such methods as grid collections, piece plotting, etc. Scaled drawings will be prepared to record the presence and location of all surface features, including, but not limited to, foundations, wells, cisterns, etc. A remote sensing survey should be conducted to identify the presence of buried cultural features. A small-scale excavation follows this step. ln some cases the fieldwork (commonly called excavation blocks or test units) can be done with the assistance of machines, like backhoes. It is sometimes necessary to dig by hand at inaccessible locations. The test units are excavated to the base of the plow zone or topsoil, and then the base of the unit is checked for the presence of archaeological features, such as foundations, pits, hearths, and middens. If features are present, a small number (generally not more than 5 to 10) are excavated fully or in part to provide information about the site’s age, function, integrity, etc. Soil samples are usually taken from each feature for botanical and zoological analysis. The amount of time required for fieldwork is highly dependent on the size of a site, on whether machinery can be used, on the density of features, as well as on the weather. The archaeological contractor will determine the most appropriate testing methods based on the topography, access, etc.
Analysis of Phase II testing consists of identifying and inventorying all artifacts recovered and preparing data recorded in the field for a report. Archival research will also be undertaken to establish the historic context for each site being investigated. This is done to identify the period of significance. The length of time needed is highly variable based on the factors listed above. The report describes the field and lab information, provides a preliminary interpretation of the site, and makes recommendations concerning the significance of the site.
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