BGillingham
Greenie
Backstory:
Found two of these when I was young(er). And another just recently (when taking my kids out - showing them what I used to do when I was young).
All three were found in Loyalhanna Creek (new alexandria pa) - downstream from a bridge called 'Craig's Mill Bridge' (no such mill exists). The entire area is now 'flood control' - meaning they purposely flood the area to allow other areas NOT to flood - so, any residents, businesses, etc. had to vacate long ago.
Being found in the water, there is some water wear.
Two are very much the same, one seems to be the same item of a different design (but, who knows).
Material:
Not sure. They are fairly light. When tapped together they make a 'tink' sound... certainly some kind of ceramic.
Size:
The two that are the same: just over 6.5" long. The width when looking at the face with the hole is about 1". Turned on it's side, it is .9". The hole is about .2" diameter.
The one that is different: 5.5" long. The width is pretty consistently 1". This one also has a hole, near-center on one end. It seems a little less that .2" diameter and is 1" deep.
Other Characteristics:
You'll notice in the pictures, they have grooves/ridges... The two that are the same - the bottom/base seems a little different (one is more rounded, the other more flat)
What Another Said:
My father had an archaeologist friend look at them long ago. He suggested they could be wagon-wheel pins - but certainly wasn't sure. (I've looked online... couldn't find anything like them).
Pictures:
Thanks a bunch! Any help appreciated!
Found two of these when I was young(er). And another just recently (when taking my kids out - showing them what I used to do when I was young).
All three were found in Loyalhanna Creek (new alexandria pa) - downstream from a bridge called 'Craig's Mill Bridge' (no such mill exists). The entire area is now 'flood control' - meaning they purposely flood the area to allow other areas NOT to flood - so, any residents, businesses, etc. had to vacate long ago.
Being found in the water, there is some water wear.
Two are very much the same, one seems to be the same item of a different design (but, who knows).
Material:
Not sure. They are fairly light. When tapped together they make a 'tink' sound... certainly some kind of ceramic.
Size:
The two that are the same: just over 6.5" long. The width when looking at the face with the hole is about 1". Turned on it's side, it is .9". The hole is about .2" diameter.
The one that is different: 5.5" long. The width is pretty consistently 1". This one also has a hole, near-center on one end. It seems a little less that .2" diameter and is 1" deep.
Other Characteristics:
You'll notice in the pictures, they have grooves/ridges... The two that are the same - the bottom/base seems a little different (one is more rounded, the other more flat)
What Another Said:
My father had an archaeologist friend look at them long ago. He suggested they could be wagon-wheel pins - but certainly wasn't sure. (I've looked online... couldn't find anything like them).
Pictures:
Thanks a bunch! Any help appreciated!
- thanks so far everyone! I'll research a bit more and let you know what I find out!
