Examination of Metal Materials of Port Royal, Jamaica

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This is an abstract from the session entitled "Ongoing Care and Study Through a Digital Catalogue of Port Royal", at the 2023 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

Excavations at Port Royal, Jamaica, have allowed for continued research into this 17th-century sunken city. Metal artifacts found throughout the site provide materials for in-depth analysis of the tools used by craftsmen and the general public. This allows for the examination of use, maker identification, and production site analysis. These artifacts, including wrought iron and pewter, give various insights into the daily lives of this port city. This paper aims to provide an overview of these artifacts, examine the issues and concerns about their stability, and consider the future of their conservation needs. The latter two points will utilize the current state of the artifacts, their current level of documentation, and any plans for their continued preservation to maintain their stability.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Ongoing Care and Study Through a Digital Catalogue of Port Royal   •
• Society for Historical Archaeology 2023

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