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Double Tournois French Coin

Double Tournois French Coin

Date: 1640 Minted in 1640, it had the profile of Louis XIII, who reigned from 1610-1643 on one side and three fleur de lis on the other.  A […]
Iron Hook

Iron Hook

ca. 1640-1650 This well preserved iron hook is representative of the high iron artifact assemblage found on this site. This hook could have been used in building and […]
Carbonized Corn

Carbonized Corn

ca. Mid 17th Century The archaeo-botanist Stephen Monckton examined the plant remains from four historic Wendat settlements as well as those from Sainte-Marie I, providing insight into the […]
Map of Kidd’s Excavations

Map of Kidd’s Excavations

Kidd’s excavations focused on the corner bastions. The southwest bastion was 14 feet long by 11 feet wide, with 18 inch thick stone walls. The footing extended 4 […]
Clarifying Indigenous Populations of Huronia

Clarifying Indigenous Populations of Huronia

Fade in: Clarifying Indigenous Populations of Huronia Jamie sitting on a printed red and white couch in his library with books filling the background. (Dr. Jamie Hunter, Archaeologist) My […]
1965 Excavations: P. Carruthers Interview

1965 Excavations: P. Carruthers Interview

Fade in: 1965 Excavations: P. Carruthers Interview Peter is sitting in front of a window overlooking a park with a map of Christian Island to his right. (Dr. […]