Curles Neck Plantation - Archaeological Digs

Archaeological Digs

During excavation, archaeologists uncovered the foundation of Captain Harris's house, dating between 1635–1654, and portions of a later house probably occupied by Bacon. Landscape features include intricate terraces and traces of underground tunnels down to the James River which could be used as an escape route from potential invasions by Native Americans.

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