Article: SIFTING THROUGH HISTORY

PETERSBURG -- Battersea is one of Petersburg's fascinating mysteries. While much is known about the city's other landmarks, Col. John Banister's 1768 estate continues to present many riddles to historians. This week, archaeologists started to survey the villa's entire 37 acres -- for the first time in Battersea's history. And surprisingly, the experts already made some discoveries.

Col. Bannister, who built the original house, was Petersburg's first mayor and a prominent figure in Colonial Virginia. He was a respected businessman, barrister and Revolutionary War leader. His estate also saw action during that war.

Josh Duncan of Cultural Resources Inc. from Richmond leads the team of three ...

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