Archaeology survey underway on Boston Common
An archaeological survey is taking place this week on Boston Common. The study will be conducted on October 19 and 20.
“This is an amazing opportunity for Boston history fans,’’ said city archaeologist Joe Bagley. “We not only have the chance to find new information about Boston’s native past and the lives of Boston’s native people, but this is also where one of the best preserved Revolutionary War sites in Boston exists.’’
The study will be conducted in an area located between the Parkman Bandstand and the Boylston Street MBTA station, according to a city news release.
Past digs in the area have turned up a number of important archaeological findings, according to a statement from the city’s archaeological program.
“Boston Common has remained relatively undeveloped since 1630 and contains rich archaeological resources first encountered during excavations for the large underground parking garage on the lower end near Charles Street,’’ according to the statement.
In the 1980s, another city-funded archaeological study unearthed “several intact archaeological sites including two Native American habitation areas, the 1706 powder house located near the Soldiers and Sailors monument today, and a Revolutionary War encampment,’’ the release states.
Bagley said he was unaware that this week’s archaeological study coincides with October’s designation as Archaeology Month in Massachusetts.
“It is an excellent coincidence, and I’m excited that we will be having Native and Revolutionary history actively being revealed during Archaeology Month.’’ he said.
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