" Discover the Heritage of the Baccalieu Trail "
Cupids
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The first official
English settlement in what is now Canada was established at Cupids (then
known as Cupers Cove) Conception Bay in 1610. The site of the colony
was discovered in 1995 during an archaeological survey and excavations
have been ongoing at the site since that time. Over the last seven years
the remains of four early 17th century structures and over 80,000 artifacts
have been uncovered. A fifth structure, excavated in 2000, may be a
17th century structure that was reused in the 19th century. Archaeological
evidence indicates that while a portion of the settlement was destroyed
by fire in the 1660s, the site was occupied throughout the 17th century.
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Double Click the image to view a bigger picture of these artifacts:
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Tin Glazed Apothecary
Jar |
Detail
from John Mason's map of Newfoundland, showing the location of 'Cuperts
Cove'
Published 1625 |
German Stoneware
Bellermine |
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Charles II Silver
half crown 1660 - 1662 |
English Clay
Tobacco 1580 - 1620 |
German Westerwald
Cup 1660 - 1700 |
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Click
on the following community links below to learn more about the archaeological
site there and also view some photographs of artifacts
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2000 B.C.
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A.D.
100 - 700
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A.D.
1000 - 1650
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Founded
1610
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