"Peter Enclosure, US"

Definition: The Peter Enclosure is a large Adena period archaeological site in Kentucky. Described by Squier and Davis in the 19th century, the Peter site is a fortified village, in this case, a village protected with a large ditch, part of the Mississippian culture known as Adena.

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. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.