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Hatch Archeological Site

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Hatch Archeological Site
Nearest cityHopewell, Virginia
Area15 acres (6.1 ha)
NRHP reference No.89001923[1]
VLR No.074-0047
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 6, 1989
Designated VLRFebruary 21, 1989[2]

Hatch Archeological Site, also known as Weyanoke Old Town, is a historic archaeological site located near Hopewell, Prince George County, Virginia. The site includes sherds of "zoned pottery," discovered in excavations conducted under Leverette "Lefty" Gregory from 1975 to 1989. The term "zoned" is used to describe the incised decoration found on the exterior of this particular pottery type.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  3. ^ L. B. Gregory (April 1983). "Zoned Pottery from the Hatch Site [Weyanoke Old Town] (44PG51) in Prince George County, Virginia". Virginia Foundation for Archaeological Research, Inc.