DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF THE SETTLEMENT. (Conjectural sketch by Sidney
E. King.)]


THE BLACKSMITH

In 1955, archeologists discovered the remnants of an early 17th-century
forge. At the site, blacksmith's tools, bar iron, sword guards,
unfinished iron objects, and slag were found. This gave evidence that a
blacksmith once plied his trade only a few yards west of the ancient
brick church. Many blacksmiths worked at Jamestown (there was one among
the first group of settlers). In the Jamestown collection are many tools
which they left behind, including pliers, pincers, chisels, punches,
hammers, and a small anvil.


THE BOATBUILDER

Many small boats were built at Jamestown. They were built by English
shipwrights and carpenters, who came from a long line of efficient
craftsmen. These small vessels afforded the principal means of
transportation through the uncharted wilderness tidewaters of Virginia.
They were used for fishing, trade, and discovery. A few small
handwrought iron tools used by Jamestown boatbuilders have been
excavated on the historic island.


THE POTTER

In 1955 a pottery kiln site was discovered at Jamestown. Nearby were