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Phase I Archaeological Survey – Nicholas County, Kentucky

Phase I Archaeological Survey The purpose of this project was to identify any archaeological resources within the project area and assess their potential eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This site was approximately 400 acres in size and was related to a proposed stream restoration project. The main area subject …

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Phase I Archaeological Survey – Kentucky

Phase I Archaeological Survey – Kentucky The purpose of this project was to identify any archaeological resources within the project area and assess their potential eligibility for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Although no archaeological sites were recorded we documented multiple rock overhangs (see below) and a few abandoned mine portals. …

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Phase I Archaeological Survey – Letcher County, Kentucky

Phase I Archaeological Survey – Letcher County, KY This Phase I survey was conducted for a proposed 700 acre coal mine in Harlan and Letcher Counties, Kentucky. The majority of the survey was located on a heavily dissected mountain flank on steep upper side slopes. During this survey 10 rock overhangs were documented and one …

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Phase I Archaeological Survey – Whitley County, Kentucky

Phase I Archaeological Survey conducted in Whitley County, KY for Section 106 Review compliance. No sites were discovered but a historic cemetery was located just outside of the project area. Learn more about our all of our services here or just Phase I Survey services here. Otherwise contact us for a quote on your upcoming …

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Phase I Archaeological Survey – Leslie County, KY

During this Phase I archaeological survey which was performed by means of surface and subsurface testing, we identified one archaeological site. It was a prehistoric open habitation without mounds consisting of a scatter of chert debitage of undetermined temporal-cultural affiliation. This survey was performed prior to coal resource extraction to identify any historic or prehistoric …

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Phase 1 Archaeological Survey- Breathitt County, KY

This month we have been in Breathitt County, KY surveying for historic and prehistoric sites on a tract of land. The steeply incised valleys expose a Sandstone formation that creates rock overhangs. Learn more about our all of our services here or just Phase I Survey services here. Otherwise contact us for a quote on …

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