dug-outs
dug-out Both near St. John's and along the Cape Shore the first dwelling was called a"tilt," and according to oral tradition these were one-roomed single-storied structures, rarely more than 14 feet square. There is a tradition that north of St. John's "tilts" had mud o...
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/21162 |
| Summary: | dug-out Both near St. John's and along the Cape Shore the first dwelling was called a"tilt," and according to oral tradition these were one-roomed single-storied structures, rarely more than 14 feet square. There is a tradition that north of St. John's "tilts" had mud or sodded walls. The "dug-outs" still widely remembered may be survivals of these embryonic dwellings. [for description see text] PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story JUL 1974 JH JUL 1974 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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