Finding Fort Caroline

Representative Lake Ray

Lake Ray, IV
Mark Lloyd
What We Know
The only known plan of Fort
Caroline was drawn by a settler in
1564
Laudonnieres description of the
fort includes a triangular formation
The fort was surrounded by a moat
The western edge of the moat was
smaller in size
The only dimensions Laudonniere
recorded were that of an 18 x 18
(paces) courtyard located in the
center of the fort
What We Found
Arial photographs depicted a
triangular formation
Arial photographs depicted straight
lines running parallel to the east
and west of the triangular
formation
Ground exploration revealed an 18
x 18 area adjacent to the triangular
formation
Ground exploration revealed an
abundance of oyster shells at the
point of the upper triangle
Preserved the upper triangle
Possibly used for fortification


Our Hopes For The Future

Thorough Research & Exploration of the
Site
Establish a Charitable Foundation to
Promote Preservation & Education
Upon official determination &
declaration
Bring National Attention to the Findings