Midden - Wikipedia A midden, by definition, contains the debris of human activity, and should not be confused with wind- or tide-created beach mounds Some shell middens are processing remains: areas where aquatic resources were processed directly after harvest and prior to use or storage in a distant location
MIDDEN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster 2 a : a refuse heap especially : kitchen midden b : a small pile (as of seeds, bones, or leaves) gathered by a rodent (such as a pack rat)
midden, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary A prehistoric refuse heap which marks an ancient settlement, often containing animal bones, shells from edible shellfish, potsherds, and stone implements; a similar refuse heap marking a more recent settlement; = kitchen midden n
Midden - New World Encyclopedia A midden, also known as a kitchen midden or a shell heap, are terms used by archaeologists for a dump for domestic waste One of the universal signs of human settlements, middens vary from convenient, single-use pits created by nomadic groups or, as in more modern times, long-term, designated dumps used by sedentary communities that accumulate
Midden - definition of midden by The Free Dictionary 1 A dunghill or refuse heap 2 Archaeology A mound or deposit containing shells, animal bones, and other refuse that indicates the site of a human settlement Also called kitchen midden
Midden Definition Meaning | YourDictionary Midden definition: A mound or deposit containing shells, animal bones, and other refuse that indicates the site of a human settlement