Archaeological mitigation at the Diamond Jubilee Fountain, Halifax Public Gardens

Abstract

In June 2014 the Halifax Regional Municipality retained Northeast Archaeological Research to monitor mechanical excavations in the Halifax Public Gardens associated with the installation of four rose arbours at the Diamond Jubilee Fountain. The work took place on 23 and 24 June, and resulted in the unearthing of a small collection of historical artifacts, mostly dating to the Victorian period and probably associated with rubbish disposal activities prior to the development of the gardens.