Report: Archaeological Investigations at the "Old Chapel Field," St. Inigoes, Maryland (1992.030)
Creators: name: Pogue, Dennis J.
name: Leeper, Karlene B.
Publisher: name: Maryland Historical Trust
Year: 1984
Subjects: subject: United States of America (Country)
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/geographic-keyword/384/united-states-of-america-country
subject: St. Mary's (County)
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/geographic-keyword/8069/st-marys-county
subject: 24037 (Fips Code)
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/geographic-keyword/8070/24037-fips-code
subject: Potomac River
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/geographic-keyword/8310/potomac-river
subject: St. Inigoes
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/geographic-keyword/46582/st-inigoes
subject: Maryland (State / Territory)
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/geographic-keyword/2184/maryland-state-territory
subject: North America (Continent)
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/geographic-keyword/2890/north-america-continent
subject: Historic
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/temporal-keyword/5728/historic
subject: Historic
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/culture-keyword/25/historic
subject: 18ST330
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/site-name/118918/18st330
subject: St. Inigoes Manor
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/site-name/118920/st-inigoes-manor
subject: Old Chapel Field
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/site-name/118919/old-chapel-field
subject: Ceramic
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/material-type/1/ceramic
subject: Chipped Stone
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/material-type/2/chipped-stone
subject: Fauna
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/material-type/4/fauna
subject: Glass
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/material-type/6/glass
subject: Building Materials
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/material-type/8/building-materials
subject: Metal
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/material-type/11/metal
subject: Prehistory
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/511/prehistory
subject: Statement For Management
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/4176/statement-for-management
subject: Utility Line Project
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/87023/utility-line-project
subject: Site Settlement
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/2227/site-settlement
subject: House
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/1861/house
subject: Jesuits
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/42487/jesuits
subject: Field Reconnaisance--Intensive
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/1241/field-reconnaisance-intensive
subject: Lithics
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/other-keyword/3643/lithics
subject: Archaeological Overview
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/investigation-type/1/archaeological-overview
subject: Site Evaluation / Testing
valueUri: https://core.tdar.org/browse/investigation-type/10/site-evaluation-testing

description: Report Abstract: 

Construction of expanded and improved utility lines (MILCON No. P-713) and of an ''EVM Test Facility'' are proposed to be undertaken at the Naval Electronics Systems Engineering Activity (NESEA), St. Inigoes, Maryland. A survey has been conducted prior to their construction to determine any possible impact on archaeological remains. Based on the results of a preliminary cultural resources survey of the facility undertaken in 1981, two separate areas of concern were selected for investigation -- the ''Old Chapel Field'' and ''Langley Hollow.'' Survey methods included excavation of 406 shovel tests and four 5x5-foot test squares and surface collection of artifacts from plowed surfaces totaling approximately three acres. In addition, several collections of prehistoric artifacts recovered from the Old Chapel Field area by local informants were analyzed.

Investigations in Langley Hollow proved negative and utility line construction there may proceed as planned. The Old Chapel Field, however, contains extensive and significant archaeological remains, including the site of the St. Inigoes Jesuit priest's house (18 St 330) of circa 1705-1755. That site has been judged potentially eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The presence of these resources has necessitated re-routing of some of the proposed utility lines. Construction of the proposed EVM Test Facility, also located within the Old Chapel Field, has been determined not to endanger significant resources.