Dig Deeper Episode 63 - Under the Rubble Part 3: All Along the Watchtower

Jamestown Rediscovery's Site Supervisor Anna Shackelford describes the final results of excavations that occurred from 2021 - 2023 at a site north of the 1906 Memorial Church Tower. This information includes exciting finds such as such as postholes that may be associated with a watchtower attached to the 1607 palisade line as well as several early 17th century artifacts (e.g., brigandine armor and a complete matchlock lockplate).
Jamestown Rediscovery conservator Don Warmke, then describes why this complete matchlock lockplate is rare and an exciting find. He also tells how such iron artifacts are conserved to permit future research and/or display.
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[@gregbiggs7564]

Great stuff 👍👍

[@hooper4581]

Give me a pic axe and a shovel I’ll dig it out 😆. Great stuff always a pleasure to watch

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

I don't know why, but I really enjoy the sound of the trowel scrapping the dirt at the beginning of these.
These videos are great and priceless with the history and knowledge the you have gained and are gaining as you "Dig Deeper".

[@maryg.249]

I do hope you find more post holes! This was a very exciting episode because it appears you are finally able to connect the “dots” with what you’ve dug up so far. Great preservation work. Thank you for continuing to share with us. Mary

[@paulmorris1690]

Good synopsis of what was done in this area. You may want to explain that while archaeology is the only way that this info can be obtained, that it is a destructive process as well - i.e. you only get "one trip to the well". This may help the public better understand why you elected to leave some features unexcavated for future archaeologists to hopefully follow in your footsteps and employ "new and improved" techniques and technology. The archaeology at Jamestown is some of the best that I have ever seen - I wish that I could have dug with you. Keep up the brilliant work!

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

Basically quite interesting as the discovery Basically evolves.....

[@californiadreamin8423]

What sort of material do you use to backfill, and do you insert a barrier between your excavated level and your backfill ?

[@jerryjones188]

I always am fascinated and enjoy your content of great historical work. The complete matchlock lock plate is a great find, and the lab explanation on how it is cleaned, protected and preserved is very interesting. Thank you all.

[@benitagrattan193]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@todd1422]

🌟 "promosm"

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you

[@tinmanx2222]

Great information. Appreciate the work that you all do.