Explored a couple 1800s cellar holes today.

[Helix]

Explored a couple 1800's cellar holes today.

First off this site was some of the worst conditions I have ever attempted to detect. Nothing but thick jungle. On the positive side I was able to locate two cellar holes, that date back to the 1860s for sure. Also found this area was no longer use by the 1930's. Very little modern trash if any. The kind of spot I like. Made some interesting relic finds but no coins. I have faith that coins could be found if the area was not so dense with over growth, one could actually swing a coil. Here are my finds. First time finding a whole harmonica. This I believe to be made of pewter, neat decoration. This larger Item I think is the remains of Ice skate? The clover or club is interesting. Brass hinge and some 1890's bottle neck / tops. This I found interesting. I have dug lots of melted lead but not with this new looking? Possible Silver? Last is a pic of part of one of the cellar hole foundations. Looks old to me.

 

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[dwodyga]

Very cool looking place you have found there. Hope you're able to find some coins next time! Good luck!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice! Thanks for sharing...

 

[70monte68]

Nice digs. Keep at it, buttons and coins will come.

 

[dirtlooter]

really cool finds, a lot of history dug up there!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Nice array of relics! I like the hinge, it's decorative!

 

[Ahab8]

Those spots are tough but they're where I commonly detect. This time of year it can be nearly impossible but in the fall these sites open up and can be fantastic. Marching through the jungle to locate these remote sites normally pays off. You will find some coins there eventually

 

[The Rebel]

Nice looking spot! I'm sure there's a few coins in there. The fall will be a good time to hit it really hard!

 

[Helix]

Thanks for all the positive encouragement everyone! I agree fall or early spring would be best. I'll probably head back in a few days and do a bit more exploring. My 1930's aerial photo does not show any structures, so that tells me they were already gone by that time. My 1800's maps do show structures. Another interesting fact is the 30's photo only shows the entire area doted with a few oak trees, completely open unlike the thick over growth its is today. Anyway yesterday I was able to locate a few of the oaks shown on the 30's photo. One oak is about 30' from one of the cellar holes. Now knowing where those oaks are in relation to the cellar holes has really giving me a good baring on the area. At least from a 1930's perspective . Interesting stuff! Almost eerie, closest think I will get to time traveling. LOL!