Cellar Hole.......maybe???

[gregd573]

Today after probably 25 years or so....I again entered the woods to find an old cellar hole, or at least what I think is one. After a couple of hours and approximately 5 miles in the woods....I again found the site. Keep in mind that when I found this area I was a lot younger and still stupid, and not into metal detecting yet......my only problem at this time.. is between then and now...the site was hoovered up by the state and it is state park property now.....way back in the woods and I am not even sure that they know it is there. I packed in a metal detector and had thoughts of detecting but common sense kicked in and I did not get it out, but I thought maybe with an e-mail and some pictures to the right person.....and I could maybe peak the interest of the state to find out what is there. Anyway, wish me luck. I have attached some pictures for any input from those that know more about this than me. The hole is app. 24feet x 24feet and is app.3 to 4feet in depth.....Thanks for looking and any input.....HH all..........gregd

 

[Mental Granny]

Nice pics Greg! It looks like it could be at least to me from some Ive seen an other peoples pics ! Thanks for sharing shots of your wonderful day ! Miss Ya!

 

[gregd573]

Thanks Evy....it was a great day with perfect weather. So are you getting ready to head for Texas and hunt?

 

[Mental Granny]

Nope couldn't go, it started Friday, I doubt if I get to go anywhere til CTH IV next Oct. It will be cattle drive time again !

 

[gregd573]

I will be looking forward to that as well....and a whole year to get ready for it.....lol. Next time you see Burdie tell him to go ahead and put me on the list....can never start to early, ya know....lol.

 

[Mental Granny]

I will and you got that right !

 

[teleman 2525]

the overall size and shape looks more barn like to me but could be wrong

 

[gregd573]

Thank you teleman....there is still a spring located near it but no other depressions for living area and it is approximately 2 1/2 miles or so from know history.....the terrian around it is not great and it sets kind of on top of a hill with everything around it steep....thank you for your thoughts.

gregd

 

[jamesbibb]

well whatever it is it was made and inhabited for some period of time
barns usually didnt have cellars...
and that my friend is a BIG cellar hole

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

ok from pic it looks like a barn hole.question is there 4 sides or just 3? from the angle of pic looks like 3 to me. if there is 4 then i would say cellar hole

 

[gregd573]

Hey there Heavymetalnut.....sorry, I could not get back far enough to get all four (4) sides in the picture and still look good. I also did not have a tape measure on me (not thinking) but it was approximately 8 paces on all sides. My pace equals about 3 feet so the 24 x 24 is approximate also..thank for asking

Gregd

 

[gregd573]

Thanks for looking in jamesbibb....I sure hope it is and that I am able to talk the state into letting me detect it.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Hey there Heavymetalnut.....sorry, I could not get back far enough to get all four (4) sides in the picture and still look good. I also did not have a tape measure on me (not thinking) but it was approximately 8 paces on all sides. My pace equals about 3 feet so the 24 x 24 is approximate also..thank for asking

Gregd

well my vote is a cellar hole then!
good luck in getting the go ahead.should produce some coins and buttons i'm sure.that's if nobody else has hit it.hope it's untouched!

 

[NHBandit]

You need permission to detect on state (public) property where you live ? Check into that before telling them the exact location. You may find you don't need permission. Cool spot and looks like a cellar hole to me.

 

[gregd573]

Unfortunatly NHBandit our state frowns on metal detecting on state property....except for a meassly permit to detect some state park lake beaches, of which I have. I have decided though....that I am not going to give up any information unless they let me detect it supervised or not....who knows I may grow a set later.....lol. Thanks for your input...

Gregd