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Archaeology at South Adger's Wharf, a study of the redan at Tradd Street, by Nicholas Butler ... [et al.]

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"The South Adger's Wharf site, located in one of the oldest sections of Charleston and occupied continuously through the mid-20th century, presents an opportunity to examine many issues and components of urban life. The primary purpose of the project was to record the location of a component of the early [city] wall, assess the construction and demolition of the wall and further explore the role of the defensive works in the 18th century. But the area available for study also contained data from a second important urban feature--the Lower Market. In fact, ... study of provisioning and commodity exchange has been a central issue in Charleston archaeology. Finally, the site presents graphic stratigraphic data on land filling and the evolution of the Charleston waterfront, to accommodate trade and shipping. The rich material assemblage retrieved from the multi-layered site expands our knowledge of materials used in the city throughout the 18th century."--P. 5

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Archaeology at South Adger's Wharf

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by Nicholas Butler ... [et al.]

Archaeological contributions, 45

a study of the redan at Tradd Street

Introduction -- Historical background -- Fieldwork -- Cultural materials -- Architecture of the walled city -- The Lower Market -- Development of the waterfront -- Conclusion

Study of the redan at Tradd Street