Lower Notley Hall (18PR376)

Lower Notley Hall (18PR376) is approx. 39,000 square meters and covers the majority of the point of land formed by the Potomac River and a historically excavated cove (the result of quarrying). The site contains both prehistoric and historic components.

John Milner Associates conducted a Phase I survey of the Waterfront & Gudelski parcels of the PortAmerica development project in 1987, and Phase II testing in 1997.

During Phase I, One historic post hole feature was found during testing around the house ruin. All artifacts occurred in the modern A horizon or the Ap. A concentration of prehistoric material was ALSO recovered by shovel test pits.

Prehistoric artifacts recovered during Phase II include lithic debitage and Potomac Creek and Moyoane ceramics.

The historic component consists of a half cobble, half concrete foundation, a brick-lined well, a brick rubble mound and associated artifacts. The diagnostic artifacts date from the mid eighteenth century to the early twentieth. Most of the artifacts are within approximately 10,000 square meters around the structural remains. The presence of structural remains, undisturbed cultural deposits and Lower Notley Hall’s historic importance indicate potential eligibility for the NRHP.

(Edited from archeological site survey form, Maryland Historical Trust)