Riggleman
Full Member
- Mar 7, 2016
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- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Equinox 800, Garrett AT Max, Garrett AT Pro, Garrett Ace 400, Garrett Pro Pointer AT
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
Last weekend i hit an old homesite, a still partially standing log/mud cabin here in WV. I'm not certain of this places age, as the logs are hand hewn, mud mortar, fired bricks for chimney, and hand dug well approx 20 ft. off, the cabin is/was covered in wood slats. I'm assuming at a later date. Up until a few weeks ago the oldest items to come from here were wheat cents, then i found an 1889 V nickle. Nearby I've found a few Civil War bullets and 2 carbine sling buckles, this same general area has also produced colonial items. And a sword pummel from war of 1812 (probably a CW item).
But the cabin was occupied up until the 1960s, but being rural WV, the home could be relatively newer, maybe late 1800s. I believe it is located off a main route, which explains the broad range of items. Any help or age on this button and buckle is much appreciated. Also, is a pic of the days finds all items were dug at this site except the bullet which was dug a few 100 yards off. Sadly the shank fell off when it came out of the plug. Oh and some silver came out on this trip also 😉 !
But the cabin was occupied up until the 1960s, but being rural WV, the home could be relatively newer, maybe late 1800s. I believe it is located off a main route, which explains the broad range of items. Any help or age on this button and buckle is much appreciated. Also, is a pic of the days finds all items were dug at this site except the bullet which was dug a few 100 yards off. Sadly the shank fell off when it came out of the plug. Oh and some silver came out on this trip also 😉 !
