Ten cultural features, all of which appear to have an Oliver Phase cultural affiliation, were discovered at the Bundy-Voyles site. The most prominent of these features was an overbank midden (features 1 and 4) located along the northern edge of the site. Seven relatively shallow pit features (features 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 13) were located south of this linear midden. Feature 11 represented an unusually large post mold, while features 2, 7, and 10 represented rodent burrows or other disturbances. One human burial, Feature 14, was discovered during the course of the investigation. Feature morphology is shown in Table 3.1: "Mg 1 Feature Summary Table." Summary artifact totals for each feature are presented in Appendix 1.

Features 1 and 4 were different segments of one midden. The magnetic survey detected the linear anomaly, and, prior to excavation, it appeared to represent a stockade trench similar to those found at other Late Prehistoric sites in Indiana (Redmond 1994b; Redmond and McCullough 1996). This assumption guided the placement of units C and E directly over the linear anomaly. Upon excavation, both features 1 and 4 represented the upper portion of one large overbank midden. The portion of the midden labeled Feature 1 was identified in units G, E, and J (Figure 3.11), and the portion labeled Feature 4 was exposed in Unit C (Figure 3.12). These exposed midden segments were separated by approximately 15.0 meters, and both segments were within the area identified as having the highest density of artifacts on the surface (especially the pottery distribution). The linear anomaly exposed at the base of the plowzone represented the upper portion of the midden, which had been truncated by modern cultivation activities. The midden dipped sharply to the north and was buried by alluvial deposits and an accretional Ap horizon. This buried midden consisted of dark organic soil with a very high density of prehistoric cultural material, including large vessel sections, lithics, and bone and antler tools due to excellent bone preservation. Approximately thirty pounds of bone and antler were recovered from features 1 and 4, as well as nearly 293.5 pounds of shell. (Only the hinge fragments of the mussel shell were retained for curation, because of the huge amounts of shell recovered from this site.)

The two segments of the overbank midden are believed to be roughly contemporary, not only because of similar morphology and spatial proximity, but because pottery sherds from both features were found to join. (See Table 3.4.).

Figures 3.13 and 3.14 show the east and north walls of Unit E, respectively. (For a view of the west wall, see Plate 3.1a.) The east wall profile shows the present ground surface gently sloping to the north. The stratigraphy, which the most recent Ap horizon (plowzone) truncates, reveals that a much more pronounced slope was present during the Late Prehistoric occupation of the site. The overbank midden (Feature 1) was designated M1 and M2 in figures 3.13 and 3.14. This midden zone was overlaid by an upper and lower plowzone and three layers of alluvial deposits. The north wall profile (Figure 3.14) shows the midden continuing to the north under about 80.0 cm of sediment. The midden also appeared to become thinner and contained a lower density of artifacts toward the northeast corner of the unit.

Figure 3.15 shows the west wall profile of Unit C, where the overbank midden is labeled Feature 4. The midden in this area appears to be overlaid with slope wash or a buried plowzone. Feature 4 was underlaid by alluvial soils, as was Feature 1 in Unit E. In an attempt to understand the soil stratigraphy before the excavation of Feature 4, a slot trench was excavated north to south along the E139.25 line within Unit C. The slot trench was excavated after the majority of the upper plowzone had been removed. The remainder of the unit was then excavated down to the level shown in the west profile of Unit C (Figure 3.15) and terminated because of time constraints. Figure 3.16 (Plate 3.1b) shows the east wall profile of the slot trench. (Note that this trench penetrated deeper into the subsoil than the remainder of the unit.) This figure again shows the downward sloping midden, Feature 4. It also shows another concentration of shell, charcoal, fire-cracked rock, and bone, possibly representing a portion of another midden lens. This concentration contained grit-tempered body sherds similar both to Oliver Phase ceramics and to other Late Prehistoric components. This lower midden lens is surrounded by B horizon alluvial soil that contains a light density of charcoal flecks and other cultural materials. Under this B horizon soil was dark grayish-brown soil that appears to be a paleosol. Charcoal flecks and possible fire-cracked rocks were observed, but this paleosol was not investigated during the course of the field school.

Seven smaller pit features were also identified at the Bundy-Voyles site. Four of these pit features were so disturbed by later natural or cultural impacts that they yielded little or no substantial data. Figures 3.17 through 3.20 show the locations of these features south of the linear overbank midden. Feature 5 (Figure 3.17) was a shallow pit with insloping walls and an irregular bottom. This feature contained a light density of prehistoric artifacts and exhibited diffuse edges because of a great amount of bioturbation. The entire feature was not exposed because of these disturbances. Feature 6 (Figure 3.18) also exhibited a low density of all cultural materials except shell. The feature was basin shaped in profile, penetrating about 16.0 cm below the level of definition. The feature had been badly disturbed by root and rodent action. Feature 8 (Figure 3.19) consisted of a shallow basin anomaly with a moderate density of prehistoric cultural material. The edges of the feature were easily defined by the presence of shell, charcoal flecking, and darker feature fill. The feature extended below the level of definition about 16 cm. A remnant extending only about 2.0 cm below the base of the plowzone is all that was left of Feature 9 (see Figure 3.19). The feature fill consisted of a concentration of charcoal, ash, and dark feature fill soil. Only one flake and one piece of rock were recovered from the feature.

Feature 3 (see Figure 3.19) showed evidence of in situ burning, oxidized soil and a heavy concentration of charcoal and ash. This feature was probably used originally as a roasting pit or hearth, then cleaned out and reused as a refuse pit. In profile (Figure 3.21, Plate 3.2a), Feature 3 exhibits a typical basin shape but reveals clear stratification with a minimal amount of bioturbation. A high density of cultural materials was recovered from this feature, including a significant amount of botanical and faunal remains. This feature was selected for specialized faunal and floral analysis. (For the results, see appendixes 2 and 3.) Based on a ceramic "refit," Feature 3 is contemporaneous with Feature 1. (See Table 3.4.)

Feature 12 (see Figure 3.20) was a relatively flat-bottomed pit with walls that became vertical just before they were truncated by the plowzone. This pit contained high densities of faunal remains, pottery, lithics, fire-cracked rock, and fairly large manuports. The lack of burned soil and the moderate to low density of charcoal indicate that this feature was not used as a roasting pit or hearth. Rather, the flat bottom and what appeared to be vertical walls suggest that this pit was originally a storage facility reused for refuse disposal. Morphologically, Feature 12 is similar to other Late Prehistoric storage pits identified in south central Indiana (Redmond and McCullough 1993, 1996; Redmond 1994b).

Feature 13 (see Figure 3.20) is another flat-bottomed pit, but it has one straight side and one insloping side (Figure 3.22). This feature contained a high density of prehistoric artifacts, including shell, bone, pottery, lithics, fire-cracked rock, and burned soil. The lower levels of this feature revealed in situ burning, as evidenced by charcoal lenses and areas of oxidized soil. Feature 13 also was selected for specialized floral and faunal analysis. (For the results, see appendixes 2 and 3.)

Feature 14 (see Figure 3.20) consisted of the semi-flexed skeletal remains of one adult and associated grave goods. Most of the ribs and vertebrae from the chest area were missing due to extensive rodent disturbances as well as cultivation activities. (The maxilla also was destroyed by plowing.) Other than the damage to the chest area, the remains were articulated and fairly intact. The cranial orientation was east-west, and the caudal orientation was north-south. Field observation--based on the angle of the mandible, supra-orbital tori, pelvis (symphyses were not observed in the field), and the presence of a third molar--indicated an adult female. The skeletal remains are in the custody of the DHPA, and an analysis, which will be submitted under separate cover, is being prepared by Dr. Chris Schmitt of Purdue University. Pottery from this feature was found to join, or refit, with a sherd from the nearby Feature 13, again indicating the contemporaneity of several of the features on this site. (See Table 3.4.)