Test Trench 17 (TT17) was a segmented north-south trench which was interrupted by the sidewalk north of Washington Square South (formally 4th Street) and a park path. It contained a relatively modern fill and no human bone or burials.
Image: TT12, archaeologically monitored by NY Water. View is looking north toward the park's comfort station. (Geismar 4-3-08)
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Collection method
This context was excavated by others but was archaeologically monitored. Grab samples of artifacts were taken.