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Excavate Remaining Brick Hearth
This decision would result in more fieldwork to excavate the remaining brick
foundation and hearth area. A timeline would be hard to speculate at this point due
to future obligations in the 2015-2016 field seasons (monitor mariners, GPR work).
The ground immediately surrounding the brick area could be backfilled up to the
retaining walls until foundation excavation is complete. Once all brickwork is
excavated the site will be backfilled. If at some future point a decision is made to
rebuild a replica outbuilding, the dimensions will be based on the notes taken from
the site. There will no longer be the old foundation in place.
Create Display for In-Situ Brickwork
Endview Plantation has an opportunity to display brickwork that is a snapshot of the
past. Since budget restrictions prevent building a replica outbuilding at this time, this
may be a smart choice to utilize a unique way to present history. The bricks are in the
same place they were left after the outbuilding collapsed with artifacts also scattered
throughout. If it is possible to construct a small structure that could show the visitors
this archaeological feature while protecting and preserving, it would enhance the
experience at Endview Plantation.
The ground surrounding the main hearth brickwork would be backfilled. The main
brick hearth would be partially backfilled, but only to the level of the lowest brickwork.
This will add stability but still keep the bricks visible.
Construction data can only be speculated, collaboration with the Historic Services
Division Carpenters is needed to determine what will work and what will not. Outside
Archaeological firms may have some tips or tried methods of preserving exposed
bricks. An attempt to contact these firms will be made. The brickwork could be
surrounded by a brick or cement block foundation to support the small structure.
Weather resistant wood could be used for the above ground walls of the structure.
Holes could be drilled into the wood walls with bug netting applied to allow fresh air to
move through the enclosure. To make the bricks visible, two Plexiglas windows would
be positioned in a triangle top orientation. The angle of the Plexiglas should prevent
buildup of debris and rainwater. The Plexiglas would be able to open like the trunk of
a car to provide access for cleaning and maintenance of the brickwork. A small roof
structure should also be attached for better preservation of the exposed site.Jump to an indexed page (3 of 3)