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18HA30—Old Baltimore  (24 features)

FeatureFeature Notes
18HA30 Feature 01-01Trash pit overlying Feature 01-02; may represent capping/filling of Feature 01-02; feature only sampled
18HA30 Feature 01-02Trash pitm underlies Feature 01-01, not fully delineated; over 9 x 9 x 1.14 feet deep; cut by Features 19-01 and 26-01; some ash and charcoal; lot of food remains
18HA30 Feature 03-01Brick wall with shell mortar; 16 inches wide x 15.25 feet long
18HA30 Feature 03-02Builder's trench for structure, contained wine bottle c. 1687 TPQ
18HA30 Feature 04-01Circular posthole 3 feet west of Feature 03-01; most likely post for structure associated with Feature 03-01
18HA30 Feature 04-027.5 inch square posthole at west end of Feature 03-01 (wall); most likely associated with structure associated with Feature 03-01
18HA30 Feature 05-01Sheet midden, not exposed in entirety and only sampled; possibly inside structure; dense concentration of small brick and mortar fragments
18HA30 Feature 06-01Brick wall perpendicular to and attached to Feature 03-01; 3.28 feet length
18HA30 Feature 07-01Circular 7.5 inch diameter posthole on east end of Feature 03-01; probably posts for structure associated with Structure 03-01
18HA30 Feature 07-02Sheet midden, not fully defined; only sampled; sheet midden created during life of structure
18HA30 Feature 07-03Straight-sided, 2.5 by 3.5 by 3.5 feet deep; rectangular; predates Feature 03-01
18HA30 Feature 08-01Probable well, 6 feet diameter, roughly circular; 10-15% sample dug; filled with household debris; possible barrel well, at least 7 feet deep; bale seal, 1670s Charles II coin
18HA30 Feature 10-01Brick wall connected to Feature 03-01; 14.5 inches wide x 3.28 feet long
18HA30 Feature 13-01Rectangular pit, 1.9 by 2.6 by 3.3 feet deep; basin shaped profile; 150 bone fragments and fish scales
18HA30 Feature 13-01Posthold/mold; not excavated, possible support related to Feature 14-02
18HA30 Feature 14-01Ash pocket within Feature 14-02, fully excavated
18HA30 Feature 14-02Pit on unknown function, possible root cellar, privy, or well; approx. 7 x 7 x 7 feet deep; yellow Dutch brick, weeding hoe, bale seal, saddle part
18HA30 Feature 14-03Appears to be a layer in Feature 14-02, possible "support soil" on edges of feature
18HA30 Feature 14-04Soil discoloration of unknown function, may be part of Feature 14-03
18HA30 Feature 14-05Possible postmold, not fully excavated
18HA30 Feature 19-01Oval pit; only sampled; c. 8.5 foot diamter, cuts Features 01-01, 01-02, and overlies Feature 26-01; filled with kitchen waste, faunal bone, ceramics, glass
18HA30 Feature 26-01Underlies Feature 19-01; possibly 6.5 to 8 feet diameter; 1.3 feet deep; feature only sampled; 1.5 x 3 foot section excavated; primarily faunal bone and fish scale
18HA30 Feature 28-01Small, shallow pit, 2.4 x 4.6 feet diameter x 1.25 feet deep; contains primarily complete and fragmented brick (only sample retained)
18HA30 Feature 40-02Area of oxidized soil consistent with hearth base

18HA148—Harford Furnace  (63 features)

FeatureFeature Notes
18HA148 Compact LayerUnidentified compact layer. Strong brown, and flecked with charcoal in Area 1, Test Unit 10. Artifact count is unknown.
18HA148 Feature 100Demolition fill layer in west hearth. TPQ 1805.
18HA148 Feature 101Demolition fill layer in west hearth. TPQ 1820.
18HA148 Feature 103Displaced subsoil.
18HA148 Feature 104Demolition fill layer in west hearth.
18HA148 Feature 105Displaced subsoil.
18HA148 Feature 106Buried A horizon.
18HA148 Feature 107Demolition fill layer in west hearth.
18HA148 Feature 108Demolition fill layer in east hearth.
18HA148 Feature 109Demolition layer within east hearth.
18HA148 Feature 111Roughly oval stain, hypothesized to be from a stair support.
18HA148 Feature 112Demolition layer in east hearth.
18HA148 Feature 113Construction fill.
18HA148 Feature 115Buried A horizon.
18HA148 Feature 116Demolition layer in east hearth.
18HA148 Feature 117Demolition fill layer in east hearth.
18HA148 Feature 118Demolition fill layer in east hearth.
18HA148 Feature 119Demolition fill layer in east hearth.
18HA148 Feature 120Relict creek bed, relatively short term primary refuse deposit. Probably associated with workman's house. Artifact count is sum of numerous lots.
18HA148 Feature 2Spillway/drainage trench. Merges into one with Feature 3.
18HA148 Feature 20 
18HA148 Feature 22/23Postmold/hole. Probably related to a wire fence.
18HA148 Feature 3Spillway/drainage trench. Merges into one with Feature 2.
18HA148 Feature 32/33Postmold/hole. Probable plank fence.
18HA148 Feature 34 
18HA148 Feature 36 
18HA148 Feature 37/38Postmold/hole. Probably related to a wire fence.
18HA148 Feature 39Top of 3 layers of privy fill. Had probably been cleaned out.
18HA148 Feature 40Appears to represent two boards set into Feature 41 (hole). Possibly represents privy substructure.
18HA148 Feature 41Very shallow, subrectangular hole. Possibly related to privy superstructure.
18HA148 Feature 45 
18HA148 Feature 47 
18HA148 Feature 55/43Postmold/hole. Probable plank fence.
18HA148 Feature 57Middle of 3 distinct layers of privy fill. Privy was probably cleaned out.
18HA148 Feature 58/17Postmold/hole. Probable plank fence.
18HA148 Feature 61One of three discrete lithic concentrations. Interpreted to be waste material from dressing fieldstones for house foundation. No artifact count, lithic waste only.
18HA148 Feature 62One of three discrete lithic concentrations. Interpreted to be waste material from dressing fieldstones for house foundation. Not artifact count, lithics only.
18HA148 Feature 63One of three discrete lithic concentrations. Interpreted to be waste material from dressing fieldstones for house foundation.
18HA148 Feature 65 
18HA148 Feature 66 
18HA148 Feature 67 
18HA148 Feature 69/19, 75Postmold/hole and area of bioturbation (Feature 75, interpreted as being part of Feature 19) Probable plank fence.
18HA148 Feature 70Bottom layer of three distinct layers of privy fill. Privy had probably been cleaned out.
18HA148 Feature 71 
18HA148 Feature 72 
18HA148 Feature 73 
18HA148 Feature 74 
18HA148 Feature 77 
18HA148 Feature 78/30, 79, 80, 81One replacement postmold/hole complex with appearance earlier replaced Features 79, 80, and 81. Probable plank fence. TPQ and MCD for each feature component are as follows: Replacement postmold Feature 78, TPQ 1820, MCD 1855.31 and Posthole Feature 30 TPQ 1830, MCD 1851.5. Earlier post feature. 79 TPQ 1820, MCD 1855, feature 80 TPQ 1830, MCD 1850.5, and F81 no TPQ or MCD.
18HA148 Feature 82/84Postmold/hole. Probably related to a wire fence.
18HA148 Feature 86 
18HA148 Feature 88Artifact count unknown.
18HA148 Feature 89 
18HA148 Feature 91/92Postmold/hole, possible associated with north-south fenceline. Probably a wire fence.
18HA148 Feature 94/95Postmold/hole. Probable plank fence. No artifact count.
18HA148 House FoundationMortared fieldstone foundation with H-shaped central chimney with two hearths. Possible two-celled industrial workers' complex. Overall size approximately 16'x32'.
18HA148 RacewayOne test unit was placed across the remnants of the former raceway for the furnace. Artifact count unknown, slag only.
18HA148 Retaining WallExtant remnant of retaining wall related to foundry store. Cleaned and recorded only, no subsurface excavation.
18HA148 Slag RoadInvestigated through excavation of 3 test units. Artifact count unknown.
18HA148 Stone StepsExtant stone steps related to foundry store. Cleared and recorded only, no subsurface testing.
18HA148 Test Unit 11 PostholePossibly related to furnace workers' houses. Artifact count unknown.
18HA148 Test Unit 3/14 Stone FeatureUnidentified layer of irregularly shaped stones. Artifact count unknown.
18HA148 Test Unit 5 PostholePossibly related to furnace workers' horses. Artifact count unknown.

18HA167—Hickory  (4 features)

FeatureFeature Notes
18HA167 Feature 1Dense concentration of medium to large pieces of bedrock within a natural depression/ditch. Probably the result of clearing for agricultural purposes. Included re-deposited prehistoric artifacts. Artifact count is 24+.
18HA167 Feature 2Cluster of metal fragments at base of Feature 1. Decayed can lid or pipe.
18HA167 Locus AArtifact locus in the southern half of site. Included steatite concentration later determined to be natural. 790 prehistoric artifacts recovered from Locus A & B combined.
18HA167 Locus BPrehistoric and historic artifact locus in central portion of site. Recovery of 19th century ceramics leads to a skewed MCD of 1819. Locus includes historic Features 1 & 2. 790 prehistoric artifacts recovered from Locus A & B combined.

18HA176—Bishop  (4 features)

FeatureFeature Notes
18HA176 Feature 302Shallow swale or erosional feature filled with landscaping and construction/domestic debris. (Area 2)
18HA176 QuarrySmall quarry, 1.5 x 3.0 meters, from which granite was removed within Area 1.
18HA176 RoadbedThe former road bed of Darlington Road, within Area 1.
18HA176 Sheet MiddenDisturbed sheet midden near E.M. Allen House (Area 2). *Sheet midden was not given artifact number. 693 artifacts were recovered from Area 2 around standing house.

18HA242—Quiet Lodge  (7 features)

FeatureFeature Notes
18HA242 Feature 10-01Pit of unknown size, sloping sides, flat bottom, possible garden feature?, 8 inches deep, machine made glass
18HA242 Feature 11-01Line of brick representing an unmortared retaining wall; possibly dates to the 19th c.
18HA242 Feature 3-01Posthole within Feature 3-01; may be part of E-W running fence line south of lodge; in TU 4
18HA242 Feature 7-01Utility trench in TU 7, same as trench found in Phase II testing, containing cable
18HA242 Feature 7-02Straight-sided pit of unknown size, artifacts date 1750-1900, contains coal slag
18HA242 Feature 9-01Truncated posthole with no visible mold; slightly sloping sides and rounded bottom
18HA242 Sheet MiddenSpread across site in all test units

18HA249—Archer  (1 feature)

FeatureFeature Notes
18HA249 Feature 3-01Ambiguous feature, possible base of prehistoric or historic feature truncated by plowing or plow scar edge or animal burrow.

18HA253—Gunpowder Meeting House  (1 feature)

FeatureFeature Notes
18HA253 Entire SiteServed as meeting house 1840-1886, as African American school and church 1890-1919. Grading at site around structure has negatively impacted any archaeological significance. No subsurface features revealed in Phase II testing.

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