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Geoarchaeology Soil Sample

Archaeological Details

Sample was collected on January 27, 2006. Approximately 1 cup of soil retained from processed flotation sample.

Excavation Site

South Ferry Terminal

Manhattan, Battery Park, South Ferry Terminal

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Part of Project

    • South Ferry Terminal, New York, NY (2012)

      October 2004 - March 2006

      Archaeological work completed between 2004 and 2005 as part of a large scale construction of a subway infrastructure project in Battery Park and the adjacent area uncovered segments of the 18th-century defensive Battery, resources associated with Whitehall Slip, and ...

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    • Battery Wall Excavation Images 12/28/2005

Part of Context

    • 1439-South Ferry - Battery Wall 15768.380

      Wall 3, above Boring 25-19 (B25-B19), east of pile 1.

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