| Eighteen groups of
hoops have been found in areas of the site uncovered and planned
but not yet excavated. Analysis shows that approximately ninety
percent of the diameters that could be measured were between 22-42
inches, corresponding to the diameter ranges for barrels, tierces,
hogsheads and French sugar barriques. Some hoops diameters would
also be consistent with those for puncheons, pipes and even tun. |