Excavation Findings at Memorial Church

The video details the ongoing excavation at Memorial Church in Historic Jamestowne. The team has been working for months, uncovering materials from early 20th-century excavations. A significant discovery was the relocation of one of the oldest ledger stones, revealing cobblestones from the 1617 south wall foundation and parts of a brick floor from the 1680s church. The excavation also uncovered a cemetery wall built by the Ambler and Lee families. Future plans include removing the Memorial Church brick floor and conducting detailed mapping to uncover more of the site's history.

What was the primary focus of the initial excavation at Memorial Church?

• Uncovering the original church bell

• Finding ancient artifacts

• Restoring the church's stained glass windows

• Excavating through material from early 20th-century digs

Who assisted in the removal of the ledger stone?

• A team of archaeologists from Europe

• The local historical society

• The church's parishioners

• Jonathan Appell, a monuments conservator

What significant find was discovered beneath the ledger stone?

• A time capsule from the 1800s

• The 1617 south wall foundation

• A hidden underground tunnel

• A collection of ancient coins

What material was the 1617 south wall foundation made of?

• Limestone

• Marble

• Cobblestones in canary yellow clay

• Granite

What is the significance of the brick floor found during the excavation?

• It was used as a burial site

• It contains inscriptions from the 1700s

• It may be related to the 1680s and 1640s churches

• It was part of the original church design

What feature of the church's interior was still partially intact?

• The stained glass windows

• The middle aisle

• The original altar

• The church organ

What historical event led to the church's disuse around 1750?

• A devastating fire

• The construction of a new church nearby

• The Ambler and Lee families building a cemetery wall

• A major flood

What was the purpose of the cemetery wall built by the Ambler and Lee families?

• To separate the church from the town

• To protect the church from floods

• To cut through portions of the last church

• To mark the church's boundaries

What is the current focus of the excavation team?

• Reconstructing the church's roof

• Restoring the church's original paintings

• Removing the Memorial Church brick floor and backfill

• Installing modern lighting

What is expected to be uncovered in the upcoming detailed work?

• A hidden crypt

• Portions of all three churches

• A secret passageway

• An ancient library