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Matching Articles"Colony Of Avalon" (Total 57)

Ferryland: Archaeology at the Colony of Avalon

An introduction to the archaeology conducted at the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland, NL
Cataloguing at Ferryland

A look at the ways in which the Conservation Laboratory in Ferryland catalogues its artifacts
History of the Dig at Ferryland

A history of the archaeological dig at the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland, NL
The Dig at Ferryland, NL

An overview of the archaeological digs undertaken at Ferryland, NL
Documents relating to Ferryland: 1597 to 1726

Introductory page for the historical documents relating to Ferryland, giving explanations for the selction of documents, spelling and punctuation, and correct citation.
History - Colony of Avalon

Introduction to the history of the Colony of Avalon.
The Forge at the Colony of Avalon

An article about the forge that was constructed at the Colony of Avalon, Newfoundland during the summer of 1622, and a look at some of the artifacts that were unearthed there.
Sir David Kirke and the Newfoundland Plantation

About Sir David Kirke and how he appropriated the Ferryland plantation after George Calvert allegedly abandoned the location.
Mechanical Cleaning and Artifact Identification

Upon excavation, objects are brought to the laboratory for mechanical cleaning. Stable ceramics, glass, wood, pipe fragments, roof slates and iron are first sorted by material.
Migratory Fishery - History - Colony of Avalon

A brief overview of the history of the migratory fishery on the east coast of Newfoundland. Ferryland is highlighted as a port.
Page 5 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 5 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 4 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 4 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 1 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 1 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 7 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 6 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 6 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 6 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 3 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 3 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 2 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 2 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
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.
Page 5 - Pipe makers' marks

Page 5 of a small sample of pipe bowls, showing their pipemarks, and unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 4 - Pipe makers' marks

Page 4 of a small sample of pipe bowls, showing their pipemarks, and unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.

Matching Articles"Colony Of Avalon" (Total 57)

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