Archaeological work at Fort Ward associated with Interim Drainage Project by Pam Cressey June 30, 2011

From: Pamela Cressey
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:45 PM
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Subject: Archaeological work at Fort Ward associated with Interim Drainage Project



This note is to inform you that Ottery Group, the City’s archaeological consultants for Fort Ward, will be conducting an investigation of areas on the eastern side of the park to identify any significant cultural resources which could be disturbed or damaged from the first-stage drainage system. The consultants will be placing shovel-test holes along the eastern border of the park, as well as investigating trenches running east-west from this border. The intent is to protect all graves and significant cultural resources from any form of damage or disturbance during the drainage project. Heavy equipment will be in the eastern portion of the park, but there will be an archaeologist specifically assigned to work near the machinery so the soil is properly investigated and determinations made regarding grave and resource protection. We anticipate that the investigation will take about 3-4 weeks.



If significant finds are discovered, I will write when I am confident about the description/meaning of the findings. Fran Bromberg and I will be in contact with Ottery Group archaeologists and staff from the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services throughout the project.



If you have any questions, please email me.

Pam





Pamela J. Cressey Ph.D., RPA

Alexandria Archaeology

Torpedo Factory Art Center #327

Alexandria VA 22314

Office--703.746.4399

Cell—571.730.8965

Pamela.Cressey@alexandriava.gov