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DIGGIN' the PAST? Find an Artifact? Here is what to do.

What is a historic artifact?
What might you find?

ar·ti·fact n Any thing made by human work or art.

for example
Pottery
Ironware
Foundations
Household Items

If you find HUMAN REMAINS,
in all instances, call the Portsmouth Police at once. 603-610-1500

Who to call if you find an historic artifact on Public Land.

City of Portsmouth
1 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Main Desk Receptionist
603-610-7233

Public Works Director
603-427-1530

Planning Director
603-610-7230

City Attorney
603-610-7204

Who to call if you find an historic artifact on Private Land.

State of New Hampshire
Dept. of Cultural Resources
19 Pillsbury Street
Concord, NH 03301-3570
603-271-3483 / 603-271-3558
preservation@dcr.nh.gov


OLD JACKSON HOUSE
OLDEST HOUSE IN PORTSMOUTH, N.H.
BUILT IN 1664

PUBLIC LAND

Archeological and historic sites hold clues to America's past. If disturbed, a part of our heritage may be lost forever. Sites and artifacts on public lands are protected by Federal law. If you discover such remains, please leave them undisturbed and report any findings.

Prepared by Portsmouth Planning Department Portsmouth, N H November 2005

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