SURVEY


north. Evidence would indicate that this area has been attractive
to many peoples through time. Presently the broad valley front
is occupied by the Caneel Bay Plantation resort. During Danish
occupation a large mill and related facilities were constructed
here, and our survey, limited by present development, indicates
heavy occupation in prehistoric times. We have designated as
Site 2 that area back from the northeast corner of Durloe Bay
or Caneel Bay, a site that produced through modern construc-
tion 106 sherds and several celt fragments, and Site 3, that sherd
area immediately to the north on the opposite side of Durloe Point.
Under the program of a survey, no test excavations were deemed
feasible on the highly developed grounds of the resort. However,
under proper conditions, excavations could well be made at Sites
2 and 3 to give more complete interpretation of this location. It is
possible that Sites 2 and 3 are but portions of the same village
pattern.
 Turtle Point: Extending northward from the Durloe Bay region
is a low neck of land with a central mangrove embayment and
beyond this is a moderately high promontory, the west side of
which is known as Turtle Point, while the eastern section forms
a rocky Iheadland, Hognest Point (P1. II). It is the level, brush-
covered Turtle Point that has been designated as Site 4 in our
survey. This point might be likened to a bench west from
Hognest Point and stands at variable heights from 10 to 30 feet
above sea level. Sherd collections were made over much of the
exposed surface of Turtle Point. This feature, coupled with infor-
mation gained from tests at the site, indicates the presence of one
of the island's most extensive villages. There is no evident mound-
ing or surface formation to indicate occupation, but refuse accumu-
lations, on the other hand, follow the natural surface contours. This
settlement would have provided rather ideal natural features for
an island culture: boats could have protected beaching on the
east or west side of "the neck" or in Durloe Bay; good rain catch-
ment from the slopes of Margaret Hill; and good soil for limited
agriculture in the immediate area. Sites 2 and 3 may have been
linked with Site 4. If extensive excavation is anticipated on the
island of St. John, I would suggest Site 4 as a prime area.
 Hawknest Bay: This bay, formerly known as Hognest Bay,
 would appear to have been an ideal location for a small settlement