Archeologists find surprise signs of British rule in Florida

This image provided by the City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program shows an overview of the City Archaeology Program excavations of the 1781 British Redoubt moat in February 2025. (City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program via AP) - (City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program)

Centuries-old buildings and a massive stone fort in St. Augustine, Florida, serve as enduring reminders of Spain’s long history in the region, predating the United States by generations.

However, for two decades in the 18th century, Great Britain held control, and archaeologists have recently unearthed evidence of their presence.