As part of Fort Loudoun Historic Site’s future planning, site investigations continue to be performed. Ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys of the entire property were performed 2023-2025 by the FIWF's "archaeologist of record", M3 Archaeology, LLC, headed by Mark Michael Ludlow, Registered Professional Archaeologist, Mike Kehoe, Archaeologist/Historian, and a team of dedicated volunteers.
Evidence of the northwest bastion is visible in the western GPR scans, as well as anomalies that will be further investigated. Metal detection of the site has been performed, and a Shovel Test Pit (STP) Survey was completed in 2025. Two trenches excavated in 2026 found what is believed to be foundation stones for the south side of the northern barracks. "Portals" have been added that allow visitors to view these areas during scheduled events.
All artifacts found are identified and recorded in the Fort Loudoun Artifact Inventory List.
Click below to view our archaeological reports.
Archaeological Shovel Test Pit (STP) Survey of Fort Loudoun Grounds, 2025
415 North Loudoun Street Front Yard GPR Survey, 2025 (neighboring property)
Fort Loudoun Historic Site Western Region GPR Survey, 2023
Fort Loudoun Historic Site Well Area and Southern GPR Survey, 2023
2002 Archaeological Dig at Fort Loudoun
The French & Indian War Foundation thanks the Boxley-Fox Endowment, who provided partial funding for 2023 GPR survey activities and the CFNSV Community Future fund for support of 2026 archaeological activities.
