Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: J. Charles Kelley
Named For:
Date Identified: 1947
Type Site: Lehmann Rock Shelter, Texas
Identified By: J. Charles Kelley
Named For:
Date Identified: 1947
Type Site: Lehmann Rock Shelter, Texas
Point Validity:
Valid type
Kelley was a distinguished anthropologist who served as Curator of the Archaeological Museum at the University of Texas-Austin and was instrumental in setting up the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas-Austin. He specialized in the archaeology of western Texas. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Castroville Basal Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a triangular medium to large triangular basal notched point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade may vary from straight to excurvate. Notches that enter from the base create a barbed shoulder. The barbs generally extend down to the base of the point. The barbs may range from having a pointed termination to having a square termination. One barb is commonly longer than the other, or one barb may be squared while the other is rounded. On re-sharpened or reworked examples the barbs bay be diminished or missing. The stem is broad and primarily slightly expanding, but may vary to almost straight. The base is primarily straight, but may be slightly convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 50 to 100 mm (70 mm average), Stem Length - 12 to 30 mm (typically 1/4 to 1/3 the total length), Width at Shoulders - 30 to 60 mm, Neck Width - 17 to 23 mm, Basal Width - 24 to 36 mm
Length - 50 to 100 mm (70 mm average), Stem Length - 12 to 30 mm (typically 1/4 to 1/3 the total length), Width at Shoulders - 30 to 60 mm, Neck Width - 17 to 23 mm, Basal Width - 24 to 36 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
The Castroville point is similar to the Marcos, Marshall, and Williams points. The Marcos point has a notch that enters from the base at a greater angle than the Castroville point. The Marshall point is generally narrower and has a distinctly narrower stem than the Castroville. The Williams point has barbs that do not extend to the base. Re-sharpened examples may take on the characteristics of a Williams point. There are many overlapping characteristics with the Lange point.
The Castroville point is similar to the Marcos, Marshall, and Williams points. The Marcos point has a notch that enters from the base at a greater angle than the Castroville point. The Marshall point is generally narrower and has a distinctly narrower stem than the Castroville. The Williams point has barbs that do not extend to the base. Re-sharpened examples may take on the characteristics of a Williams point. There are many overlapping characteristics with the Lange point.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are primarily found on the Edwards Plateau of Texas and into the Pecos. May be found eastward into Anderson and Austin Co with decreased frequency. This point may be found into southeastern New Mexico and northern Chihuahua with decreased frequency.
These points are primarily found on the Edwards Plateau of Texas and into the Pecos. May be found eastward into Anderson and Austin Co with decreased frequency. This point may be found into southeastern New Mexico and northern Chihuahua with decreased frequency.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late to Transitional Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 3,000 - 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late to Transitional Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Bella Vista, Bulverde - Nopalera, Calf Creek, Lange, Marcos, Marshall, Mehlville, Nopalera, San Jacinto, Tepeapulco, Williams, Xihuingo
Bella Vista, Bulverde - Nopalera, Calf Creek, Lange, Marcos, Marshall, Mehlville, Nopalera, San Jacinto, Tepeapulco, Williams, Xihuingo
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Kerrville Knife
Kerrville Knife
