In 1977, an archaeologist found ground-surface artifacts at a site further west on the York River on Purtan Bay that indicated a late Woodland/early European contact-era settlement. A 2002 archaeological survey revealed extensive artifacts on what may have been a  settlement, with habitation from the 13th to the 17th century. Archaeologists and anthropologists believe this is the site of Werowocomoco.
In 1977, an archaeologist discovered surface artifacts at a site on Purtan Bay indicating a late Woodland/early European contact-era settlement. A 2002 archaeological survey revealed extensive artifacts suggesting a settlement that was inhabited from the 13th to the 17th centuries. Archaeologists and anthropologists believe this is the site of Werowocomoco.