Small Sites of the Princess Point Complex


David G. Smith, Trevor Ormerod and AndrČ Bekerman
Erindale College, University of Toronto
Mississauga, Ontario

Abstract:  Recent investigations of site clusters of the Princess Point 
Complex, the earliest manifestation of the Ontario Iroquois tradition, 
have turned up a number of small sites clustered near the type-site at 
Princess Point. Several of these small sites have been identified in 
ravines very close to the water's edge at Cootes Paradise on the ground of 
the Royal Botanical Gardens outside Hamilton. One such site was partially 
excavated in August 1995. Full investigation of the settlement pattern 
evidence at that site will be completed in the upcoming field season. 
Further survey of the area and excavation of one or more additional small 
sites will also be undertaken. This presentation will report on our 
findings and interpretation of the purpose and significance of these small 
sites for the Princess Point.