The four basic areas of activity on the site are described below. The 1993 survey had turned up fragments of white salt-glazed stoneware which confirmed the date of the site. The initial work in 1994 concentrated on the search for structural evidence, specifically pertaining to the size of the building. We assumed by its size that the depression was a root cellar, part of a larger structure.
Root cellars are common features in African-American houses of the period.
In the testing of this area many artifacts were found, however no definitive structural evidence was uncovered. A concentration of nails does suggest the presence of a structure of some description in the area. What we did find was a small rock-covered midden which is discussed below. Our conclusion was that no large structure existed over the depression and that it was a temporary feature which was lived for at least the first winter in 1783. A few artifacts were found on top of the rocks, mainly creamware , glass, and nails.