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Extensive renovations at Government House revealed a flagstone floor beneath the existing flooring in the kitchen, prompting an archaeological investigation. This study involved recording the intact flagstones, examining sediments underneath, and assessing the floor's historical significance. The findings indicate that the flagstones date back to the original construction of Government House, but the analysis did not uncover significant archaeological artifacts beneath.
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