Definition: An earthlodge is the name given by archaeologists to refer to a kind of permanent house, built of wattle and daub construction and covered over with sod. Often earthlodges were semi-subterranean, such that a shallow depression was excavated into the ground for a prepared floor. The earthlodge was used by the Middle Missouri Tradition and later peoples of the American plains.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
