Display Of British BlockHouse Finds

[Derek752]

Its 0231 am and I'm kinda bored...So here is a "Best" of finds from our 2004 dig of a virgin site discovered through hours upon hours of research,hiking,and a bit of good luck !
Knew about where to look and finding tell-tale signs and clues and the sheer luck of digging a british copper which led to the discovery of the fireplace !

Spent 2 solid months excavating the fireplace ( about 4.5 feet deep and about 10'x10' feet wide ) and sifting the dirt and ashes.
It was an amazing discovery and we were like kids in a candy store ! Never knowing what was going to turn up next !

What is in the display is the best that I found and is a mere drop in the bucket of total finds.

In the display are a metalic and non metalic finds such as baby teeth,a cootie comb,flints,and trade beads and wampum along with spanish silver,musket parts,trade silver,British coppers ( oldest is King Willaim & Mary 1697 ),cuff links,buckles,jews harps, Jesuit trade rings,crucifixs,and even a lead pencil !

Second photo is of some of the iron ( iron relics dug in between the 10,000 square nails ) my favorite being the flintlock mechinism !

Third & forth photo is a Duke of Cumberland battle of Fonteney victory medal
Fifth photo is the 4 reale cobb I dug. ( 1749 )

And finally the last photo is the sheet silver crucifix my partner Rock dug..It is a beautiful piece and has very attractive ornat etchings ! To this day I fell it is his best find ever !

The only bad thing about finding such a site is eventually the finds end and your left wishing someday you'll discover another site like it !!

HH everyone and Happy Holidays !!

D.

 

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[Derek752]

Amazing finds! Do you mind telling us what state you found this all in? It's truly incredible! I have begun doing a small amount of research trying to find sites like this around here - not sure if I will succeed, but it's amazing all the same.....

No problem jridg
We found the site in upstate Ny in the Mohawk valleey close to the river.
Good luck with your research I have no doubt you will find the same !
And you'll learn as you go , I've learned you can be 50 feet from a treasure trove and still miss it , seems in my experience the percentage of finds are concentrated in a general area and beyond imaginary perimeters finds drop off dramatically , and clues can be very subtle,so always keep your eyes open wide and read history till your eyes water !!

Good luck and Merry Christmas !!

 

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[jridg]

Thanks Derek - great advice.

Part of the problem out here seems to be that most of what may have been built on and then abandoned has been re-built on......ah well, back to my searches

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Derek, since I believe that this one of the best posts ever on treasurenet, I voted for it to be in "The Best of Treasurenet" board. Once again, outstanding finds and research, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Derek, since I believe that this one of the best posts ever on treasurenet, I voted for it to be in "The Best of Treasurenet" board. Once again, outstanding finds and research, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

I agree with you, brother!

BDD...Kirk

 

[BuckleBoy]

Derek, since I believe that this one of the best posts ever on treasurenet, I voted for it to be in "The Best of Treasurenet" board. Once again, outstanding finds and research, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

I agree with you, brother!

BDD...Kirk

You'll se my recommendation on the "Best of Tnet" board right above yours. This is a FANTASTIC post. Congratulations.

-Buckleboy

 

[Derek752]

Derek, since I believe that this one of the best posts ever on treasurenet, I voted for it to be in "The Best of Treasurenet" board. Once again, outstanding finds and research, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

Well Thank YOU Kyle for the vote ! I am sincerely honored but this is a old find from 2004,and I dare not think I compare to most of the AMAZING finds here in Tnet

I loved everything were recovered there but I always considered the site itself the best find ! We were always standing on a spot that saw many trials and tribulations of a growing nation !

Again Thanks for the vote...means alot to me !

Have a FANTASTIC Christmas !!

D.

 

[Derek752]

Derek, since I believe that this one of the best posts ever on treasurenet, I voted for it to be in "The Best of Treasurenet" board. Once again, outstanding finds and research, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

I agree with you, brother!

BDD...Kirk

Kirk...Thank ya fellow MD'er and coppa finder of PA...VERY MUCH appreciated !
I will post more photos of secondary relics we found , quite an undertaking simply because most everything is safely stored away in drawers and I only have my finds,not including my huntin partner Rocko's finds !

I wish you a Joyus Christmas !!

D.

 

[Derek752]

Derek, since I believe that this one of the best posts ever on treasurenet, I voted for it to be in "The Best of Treasurenet" board. Once again, outstanding finds and research, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

I agree with you, brother!

BDD...Kirk

You'll se my recommendation on the "Best of Tnet" board right above yours. This is a FANTASTIC post. Congratulations.

-Buckleboy

A Hearty THANK YOU Buckleboy !! ( Way Too Long Elf-Name Guy )
I never expected votes for "Best of Tnet" !

You guys are all invited next fort site I find ! YES ! ( and I'm bloodhound close to at least one for certain if not two !! )

Merry Merry and a Happy Happy !!

D.

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Derek, since I believe that this one of the best posts ever on treasurenet, I voted for it to be in "The Best of Treasurenet" board. Once again, outstanding finds and research, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

I agree with you, brother!

BDD...Kirk

You'll se my recommendation on the "Best of Tnet" board right above yours. This is a FANTASTIC post. Congratulations.

-Buckleboy

A Hearty THANK YOU Buckleboy !! ( Way Too Long Elf-Name Guy )
I never expected votes for "Best of Tnet" !

You guys are all invited next fort site I find ! YES ! ( and I'm bloodhound close to at least one for certain if not two !! )

Merry Merry and a Happy Happy !!

D.

Derek, I can't wait to hear about your finds from these new sites. Hopefully, you and BDD will both be posting many great coppas and 1700s Colonial wilvers in 2008.

I just narrowed down a 1776-1814 tavern site the other day. If we obtain the necessary permission, I have no doubt that we will excavate many coppas, wilver, and relics.

Keep the Colonial fever high, man.

Bone Dry Detecting...KylePA

 

[Derek752]

I have a colonial fever at or about 105 cegrees !

8)D.

 

[Goldiver]

Absolutely incredible job researching, finding and excavating that site! Great finds!

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Derek, here is to a great site. I am looking forward to more Colonial artifacts coming out of the Mohawk Valley in the near future.

Kyle

 

[Tim (PA)]

great finds!

 

[MonkeyBoy]

WOW!! Outstanding finds!!! That is the way to dig a site!!

MonkeyBoy

 

[Hunter]

Big Congratulations!!! Great research leads to great finds! Nice job!

 

[dgaughan]

wow incredible finds

 

[DJ_Quinn]

Well done Derek! Historical finds like these are the reason I metal detect, I love finding old things and you've managed to hot a treasure trove, congrats!

 

[Bruce Dickinson]

Very nice finds. When ever I start getting a little discouraged I turn to treasure net and read neat posts like this to get me fired back up. Thanks for the post.

 

[Gilligan]

Every TH'ers dream

 

[Derek752]

I'd like to thank everyone for the kind words and replies !!

This site will always be the highlite of my hunting colonial sites

Just goes to show these unknown hidden long forgotten places are out there and if a if dummy like me can find one LOL

HH !!

Derek