The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WVSHPO) newsletter for March 2011, states the WVSHPO plans on overseeing an “archaeological assessment of the stone mound/wall phenomenon in West Virginia.” (Page 12) The project is subject to available funding. The idea that a state SHPO is willing to officially sanction such an investigation is a major step forward. The article can be read online at http://www.wvculture.org/shpo/
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Archaeological assessment of the stone mound/wall phenomenon in West Virginia
James Gage writes:
The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WVSHPO) newsletter for March 2011, states the WVSHPO plans on overseeing an “archaeological assessment of the stone mound/wall phenomenon in West Virginia.” (Page 12) The project is subject to available funding. The idea that a state SHPO is willing to officially sanction such an investigation is a major step forward. The article can be read online at http://www.wvculture.org/shpo/details/DetailsMarch2011.pdf
The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WVSHPO) newsletter for March 2011, states the WVSHPO plans on overseeing an “archaeological assessment of the stone mound/wall phenomenon in West Virginia.” (Page 12) The project is subject to available funding. The idea that a state SHPO is willing to officially sanction such an investigation is a major step forward. The article can be read online at http://www.wvculture.org/shpo/
The person not mentioned in the item is Roger Wise, who discovered the large stone mound site in Cabell County, and who was interviewed by newspapers and TV about it. He worked as an archaeologist for the state and is now retired. With his experience and interest in the matter, he would be a good bet to be involved in the planned survey.
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