 In the early twentieth century , archaeological and historical research was conducted regarding a potential connection between Carantouan and the structures described on the hill . After surveying the area in spring and fall , archaeologist <unk> Shoemaker discovered evidence of Native American habitation , including shell <unk> , corn and flint chips , along with various other implements . In 1918 , historian and archaeologist George P. <unk> , after a survey of the site , determined that it was impossible for Spanish Hill to have been the site of the town described by Brûlé . He cited the sharp incline , which would have made ascension difficult , as well as the lack of water and archaeological evidence on the hill as evidence against it having been the location of Carantouan . <unk> that Spanish Hill was the site of the village was also countered by James Bennett Griffin , who found nothing of interest in the area following an archaeological survey in 1931 . However , historian <unk> <unk> suggests that prior excavations conducted by early twentieth @-@ century archaeologist Warren <unk> , as well as years of heavy farming activity in the area may have contributed to the lack of artifacts found during the Griffin expedition . As <unk> wrote : “ Until more information is known , it seems <unk> to eliminate Spanish Hill as a possible site related to the nation of Carantouan , as some researchers have done . ” 
