Archaeological Reports

Assessment and monitoring of construction at the amphitheatre locality turned up artifacts from the Recent Period (post-1920) that were observed to be the result of landfill activities. None of the artifacts were curated.

This report summarizes the archaeological field school dig at Upper Fort Garry. There are descriptions of the areas excavated, plus recommendations.

This article is about the north gate of mid-1850s Upper Fort Garry. The excavation of this gate is discussed, with studies on the roadway, features, the North Palisade, a summary and discussions and recommendations. There are photographs and profile drawings.

Monitoring of construction excavation yielded a few historic-era artifacts, likely dating to previous construction in the area. These materials were not diagnostic and represented secondary deposition, so they were not collected.

This report summarizes the archaeological fieldwork that was conducted and designed to protect the existing resource of the Upper Fort Garry Gateway. Photographic plates document backhoe and shovel excavations as well as foundation features encountered.

In Archaeology of Main Street Roadworks: York Avenue to Tache Avenue 1996-1998, pp212-216.

This is a second report on an excavation in Bonnycastle Park, discussing early historic Upper Fort Garry (1835-1895) and late historic post-Upper Fort Garry. Three cobble and mortar alignments were found to be wall foundations. Two log structures were identified as a privy pit (outhouse), dating to the occupation of the 6th Regiment of Foot, 1846-1848. The pits contained rich deposits of organic materials (including plant remains) in water-saturated matrixes. There are charts and drawings of the stratigraphy, artifact lists and plant analysis.

8(3&4): 30-50

This is an excavation report of Bonnycastle Park, tracing the search for remains of early historic Upper Fort Garry (1835-1895) and late historic post-Upper Fort Garry. The report includes historical background of the area, aims, field procedures, stratification, cultural materials and artifact lists. The discovery of an unknown log structure was one of interest. Maps, drawings and photographs are included.