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Peninsula shell mound on west side of Damariscotta River in Newcastle
Peninsula shell mound on west side of Damariscotta River in Newcastle
Object Number 2004.29.875
Display Title Peninsula shell mound on west side of Damariscotta River in Newcastle
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Maine. / Penninsula Mound (shell) ib West Side of Damariscotta River in the town of Newcastle opposite side from Damariscotta."
Keywords
  • Worked and Unspecified Material
  • Archaeological
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Site
  • Shell heap
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / Newcastle
Materials Silver gelatin print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 16.51 x 21.59 cm (6 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

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2004.29.881 Large oyster heap on Damariscotta River, west side.
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Media Restricted
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Shells from Damariscotta shell heaps
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Excavation at Whaleback Shell Midden
2004.29.886 Excavation at Whaleback Shell Midden
Whaleback Shell mound
Excavation at Whaleback Shell Midden
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Whaleback Shell mound
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Damariscotta
Media Restricted
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