From the camera angle, the statue of John Smith appears to guard the entrance to the 1647 church.

From the camera angle, the statue of John Smith appears to guard the entrance to the 1647 church.

A reinforced shoreline separates Historic Jamestown from the James River. The “barracks” are just feet away.

A reinforced shoreline separates Historic Jamestown from the James River. The “barracks” are just feet away.

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Staff archaeologists work at the Jamestown Rediscovery Project.

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Staff archaeologists work at the Jamestown Rediscovery Project.

A skyward view looking through the open roof of the barracks.

A skyward view looking through the open roof of the barracks.