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前總督山頂別墅考古工作報告 Working Report of the Archaeological Works at Former Mountain Lodge 2012 年 1 月 January 2012 古物古蹟辦事處古物古蹟辦事處 古物古蹟辦事處古物古蹟辦事處 康樂及文化事務署康樂及文化事務署 康樂及文化事務署康樂及文化事務署 Leisure and Cultural Services Department Executive Summary In December 2006, the Architectura l Services Department identified remains of the Former Mountain Lodg e (FML) in Victoria Peak Garden and the discovery was publicized in January 2007. Subsequently, the Antiquities and Monuments Office conducted archaeological works in two phases in 2007 and 2008 respectively to ascertain the extent of the discovery and evaluate the conditions of those remains. The total excavated area, including the site of FML an d the servan t’s quarters, was about 540 m 2 . This report included the findings from the archaeological works in 2007 and 2008 based on historical records, subsurface investigation and field reconnaissance. The results indicated that the wall foundations of FML, which was demolished in 1946, were in good condition , except some areas being disturbed by the construction of the pavilion in 1970s. The most important discovery was the mosaic at the porch (about 1m b y 3.67m) together with considerable amount of floor tiles manufactured by ‘ Minton Hollins, Co’. Apart from the remains of FML, boundary stones and remains of private mansion ‘Eyrie’ and Water Works bungalow were also identified. These findings would provide further information relating to the Peak development during the colonial period. 年 前 年 兩年 年行 狀兩 了 兩 料 年前 良 年 廊 量了前 宅 了歷料 錄 Contents