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Calvert's Mansion House at the Colony of Avalon

The principal residence of Avalon, where Calvert and his family lived during the winter of 1628-29 and in which the Kirkes established their residence in 1638, has long been the object of archaeologists working at Ferryland.
Charles Hill; 12 September, 1661

Letter to John Kirke, from Charles Hill, dated September 12, 1661, and dealing with planters, houses, stores, cod, and fisheries
Charles I [King of England]; 11 November 1648

Letter to Sir David Kirke, from Charles I of England, dated November 11, 1648, and dealing with planters, names, and the English Civil War (1642-1648).
The Conservation Laboratory at Ferryland, NL

A look at Ferryland's onsite conservation lab and the steps followed in order to properly conserve artifacts.
Daniel Powell; 28 July, 1622

Letter to George Calvert to Daniel Powell, dated July 28, 1622
David Kirke and the Pool Plantation - History - Colony of Avalon

Overview of the presence of the Kirkes in Newfoundland, including the granting of the island and the legal battles between the Kirkes and the Calverts.
The Dutch Raid on Ferryland, 1673 - History - Colony of Avalon

Overview of the Dutch raid on Ferryland in 1673, which occurred after the Dutch had been defeated by the English and lost their colonies in what is now New York.
Edward Winne; 26 August, 1621

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore) from Edward Winne, dated August 26, 1621.
Edward Winne; 28 August, 1621

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore), from Edward Winne, dated August 28, 1621, and dealing with planters, gardens, and women.
Edward Wynne; 17 August, 1622

Letter to George Calvert from Edward Wynne, dated August 17, 1622.
Edward Wynne; 28 July, 1622

Letter to George Calvert from Edward Wynne, July 28, 1622, dealing with planters, house, stores, gardens, fortifications, forests, and lumber.
History of the Dig at Ferryland

A history of the archaeological dig at the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland, NL
James Story [Captain HMS ANTELOPE]; 1 September, 1681

An Account of Fishing and Sack Ships in Ferryland and Caplin Bay
Account of Fishing Ships at Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1677

Account of Fishing Ships at Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1677
Daniel Jones [Captain HMS DIAMOND]; 12 September, 1682

An Account of the Inhabitants in Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1682
Nicholas Hoskins; 18 August, 1622

Letter to W. P. from Nicholas Hoskins, dated August 18, 1622, and dealing with planters, wildlife, forest, weather, food, gardens, and health.
Permanent Settlement at Avalon - History - Colony of Avalon

Overview of the beginnings of the colony of Avalon, established by Sir George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore.
The "Prettie" Street

Archaeologists, who thought that the 'prettie streete' would be little more than a dirt track meandering through the settlement, were surprised in 1994 to find the first traces of a cobblestone pavement near the western edge of the original settlement.
Privy Council extract from Acts; 14 June, 1639

Extract from Acts by the Privy Council, dated June 14, 1639, and dealing with planters, food, and material culture.
[Reverend] Richard Blinman; 22 August, 1659

Extract from a letter to John Winthrop, Jr. from Rev. Richard Blinman, dated August 22, 1659, and dealing with religion, the Puritan Church, cod, fisheries, ships, and servants.

Matching Articles"Ferryland" (Total 21)

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