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File excavated at Fort Crown Point
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Related person (1918 - 1953)

File excavated at Fort Crown Point

1730-1783
Place madeUnited States, North America
orEngland, Europe
orFrance
Iron
Overall: 4 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 11.7 x 1 cm )
INV.5781.27
This file was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee on June 1, 1935 on the shore of Lake Champlain at Fort Crown Point in New York. Built by the French and called Fort St. Frederic, the fort was destroyed by a French commander in 1759 in anticipation of its capture by General Amherst. Rebuilt and named Crown Point, the fort was captured on May 11, 1775 by the Green Mountain Boys, garrisoned with American troops, and recaptured in June, 1777 by General Burgoyne's army.
DescriptionIron file excavated at Fort Crown Point, a fort at Lake Champlain in New York.
ClassificationsARCHAEOLOGY
Image Not Available for Iron object excavated at Fort Crown Point
Iron object excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.37
Image Not Available for Artillery shell fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Artillery shell fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.17
Image Not Available for Scabbard hook excavated at Fort Crown Point
Scabbard hook excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.34
Image Not Available for Fragment from cannon excavated at Fort Crown Point
Fragment from cannon excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.48
Image Not Available for Artillery shell fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Artillery shell fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.49
Image Not Available for Nail and spikes (4) excavated at Fort Crown Point
Nail and spikes (4) excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.40-43
Image Not Available for Nails and spikes (9) excavated at Fort Crown Point
Nails and spikes (9) excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.18-26
Image Not Available for Iron object excavated at Fort Crown Point
Iron object excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.45
Image Not Available for Spikes (2) excavated at Fort Crown Point
Spikes (2) excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.35-36
Image Not Available for Sleeve link excavated at Fort Crown Point
Sleeve link excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.1
Image Not Available for Harness buckle fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Harness buckle fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.6
Image Not Available for Knife blade fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Knife blade fragment excavated at Fort Crown Point
Field Exploration Committee
1730-1783
INV.5781.8