any clues?

[ashlee1228]

anyone have a clue as to what i have? is it worth my time or have i been reading to many treasure stories?

heres what i know:

found in southern alabama
the rock has been moved from its location (NOT by me)
it easily weights 20+ lbs
i believe it to be made of sandstone
it has no other marking on it, BUT it has been shaped, possibly to fit into a wall or fence at one time

sorry some of the images are a little blurry, i was hot and there were bugs...

 

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[ashlee1228]

more pics

 

[ashlee1228]

sorry these are the best i can do for the moment like i said, there were bugs and it was HOT

 

[Bridge End Farm]

Do you know the location it was before it was moved?

 

[Bridge End Farm]

here is you some reading material

http://www.treasurehuntersuniversity.com/index.html

 

[godisnum1]

Hey Sar, I was looking at it... and I think this is how it should be... because look at the distance of the dots where the SW & SE should be, as if it were a compass. The lower dots are pretty similar in distance, and the top dots (NW & NE) are also similar in distance.
OR
It could be upsidedown, since the top rod in my pic is shorter? Maybe being South?

Bran <><

 

[ashlee1228]

bridges- thanks for the site. yes i do know where its from, im itching to go look for myself.

bran- you're probably right, the way its sitting now is just the way it fit best for its present home.

update: one of the head archaeologists (one of my godmothers) for the US Virgin islands was at my house tonight and looked at it, she confirms that its most likly spanish, she thinks the "cross" is supposed to be a early catholic cross like the ones seen on some atocha coins.
Her husband (my godfather) whom is also a archaeologist, mentioned spanish treasure markers (she rolled her eyes) and he said he had seen one years ago that looked very much like this one, that marker was attributed to DeSoto...

 

[godisnum1]

Ah, DeSoto...
I still find it fascinating that him & his men left from my home in Florida... and ended up traveling all the way up to the Missouri area where I attend school. Just very ironic to me.
The Catholic cross somewhat makes sense for the place, time period (I believe) and possibly even in relation to treasure.

Bran <><

 

[Bridge End Farm]

bridges- thanks for the site. yes i do know where its from, im itching to go look for myself.

bran- you're probably right, the way its sitting now is just the way it fit best for its present home.

update: one of the head archaeologists (one of my godmothers) for the US Virgin islands was at my house tonight and looked at it, she confirms that its most likly spanish, she thinks the "cross" is supposed to be a early catholic cross like the ones seen on some atocha coins.
Her husband (my godfather) whom is also a archaeologist, mentioned spanish treasure markers (she rolled her eyes) and he said he had seen one years ago that looked very much like this one, that marker was attributed to DeSoto...

Your godfather's thinking is the same as mine and for the same man, there should be other signs/markers there too within the area. Rocks facing a certain way, carvings, etc. Take your time and use your imagination as you look. There is a ol legend that he buried something in NW florida or southern Alabama. I wish you the best of luck and always be careful on your sharing of info. If the bugs get to thick for you let me know and I'll go look for it for you Or look for it in the winter when it is colder, bushes/greenery gone and the bugs are not around.

There is a lot of info in this forum on what your searching for

 

[djui5]

Crap! Who moved it? UUUGGG

Do you know where it was and exactly how it was sitting? Very important

This is a great find

My opinion:

Go back to where the rock was and go in the direction the right arm of the cross is pointing. Look for more

 

[godisnum1]

She didn't move the marker... someone else did. She knows the area... but doesn't know where the rock was originally, nor the direction which it was placed. I believe permission will have to be sought out for the area in question before she can do anything else with it.
It's not a local site either, so it more than likely won't be a day trip.

Bran <><

 

[ashlee1228]

like Bran said i dont know the exact area, or the position, but the person who found it does and has told me a few important clues.

im not worried about anyone getting there first, anyone who is able to find the area and get past the rather vicious obstacles is more than deserving of what they find

 

[Old Dog]

Ashlee,
If you hold this stone, You have no reason to worry about others.
Unless they know you have it.
What you must do is know the EXACT placement of this marker.

If you can accomplish that, follow the right hand part of the cross.
go to the right 4 varas to the next marker. (aprox... 14 feet)

Thom

 

[Bridge End Farm]

like Bran said i dont know the exact area, or the position, but the person who found it does and has told me a few important clues.

im not worried about anyone getting there first, anyone who is able to find the area and get past the rather vicious obstacles is more than deserving of what they find

Ashlee,
If you hold this stone, You have no reason to worry about others.
Unless they know you have it.
What you must do is know the EXACT placement of this marker.

If you can accomplish that, follow the right hand part of the cross.
go to the right 4 varas to the next marker. (aprox... 14 feet)

Thom

Ashlee, Thom is one of the best on here for advise and wisdom.