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Key Findings
The Study Area features several previously identified archaeological sites (12 in OLW, 9 in OLS, none in OLN). The Study Area also generally has high potential for recovering pre- and post-contact Indigenous and 19th Century Euro-Canadian archaeological resources, given proximity to water sources (e.g., Don River and Lake Ontario), soil texture and drainage, topography, and presence of early Euro-Canadian industries (e.g., William Davies Company and Joseph Simpson Knitting Mills), settlements and transportation routes (e.g., railways and early concession roads).
Methods
Stage 1 Archaeological Assessments were conducted to determine whether there are known or potential archaeological sites within the Study Area. A visual inspection was carried out, and the following historical and archaeological data were examined:
- Recent and historical maps of the Study Area
- Previous archaeological assessments within 50 metres of the Study Area
- The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries (MHSTCI) Archaeological Sites Database
- Archaeological management plans or other archaeological potential mapping, where available
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