Revolutionary War American encampment found-"Penobscot Expedition"

[Castineman1779]

After 23 years relic hunting this site hard to find new ground so re visited where the American's landed on the 28th of July and climbed a steep ridge and lost about 100 men dead or wounded. that day they took the high ground and instead of pushing the British back to the partially constructed fort where the British general was reading to give one shot of cannon fire at the rebels then haul up the flag and surrender the Americans just dug in.
One thing I have not found in 23 years is an encampment but today was that day. Got some large readings on my DEus and started digging. First came up a large section a iron cooking pot. Then out came the neck part of a rum bottle. It was apparent on the retreat the pot was intentionally broken and the other iron objects just thrown in the hole. Next to the hole a King George coin and probably the neatest relic a lead bale seal with a number "9"or "6" engraved on it. Last target a nice cartridge box buckle. Not pretty to look at but petty rare. A good day worh the bugs and ticks. Gary

 

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[Goldiver]

Very cool relics. Sounds like you found a great spot! Looking forward to the finds in your next posts.

Steve

 

[Eastcoasthunter21]

That’s cool items you’ve dug !
Nice hunt

 

[relicmeister]

Wonderful Early American history you’ve unearthed. Had to be so much fun and so satisfying. Nice artifacts.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice relic hunt, congrats!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Way to go Gary! Those are some really great relics.It's crazy that you were able to find that site after pounding the whole area for so many years. Great job.

 

[WG2020]

Castineman1779,

Good to see you made it back out detecting for another year. Looks like you had another productive hunt. I always enjoy reading your posts, keep them coming. Good luck with your hunts. Walt

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Wow, very cool Gary. Beat the Christmas out of that site, I can be there in 2 hours................just sayin (:

 

[pepperj]

Well done on the recoveries/saves.
Liking the kettle/pot hanger

 

[Trezurehunter]

Looks like it was a nice day for relics.

 

[Castineman1779]

Thanks guys and wil try to keep the history alive and coming. Joe-Dirt. I think have beat the Xmas and most other major holidays out of this site in the last 23 and now 24th year. I feel probably my last year on the hunt. There have been many great finds. Over the years. Many may think the Brit officer's gold guina would be the highlight. It was for last season but this site had given up many that could equal that but is old news I can't write about now. We dream of things to find and they can come true and shared with all of us here. Keep swinging that coil. G