Colonial Soccer Field

[West Jersey Detecting]

I was looking at some sports fields on Google Earth and spotted one that looked like it had potential, so I swung by after work today to scout it out. It was surprisingly trash free and my first find was the large pewter button. I was elated, but not surprised at the find in the middle of the field. Over the next 90 minutes I dug everything you see pictured from the field, but not one coin!

I will be heading back in the morning! I hope it is not soccer season yet!

 

[bluehunter1973]

great finds

 

[ModernMiner]

Way to step outside of the box Neil. Excellent finds.
-MM-

 

[treasurepirate1]

Do you think it was a soccer field back in the 1700s if soccer was even around then. or was it anther kind of site

 

[kevkirki]

love news sites....has to be some coin there good luck

 

[The Seeker]

Luv those Soccer fields......reminds me of Wendt Beach here in western NY....were the soccer fields are up front there was a War of 1812 Militia outpost and an old home site about a 100 yards from that. Found a number of colonial buttons , coins and militia (eagle and artillery) buttons.....

Keep on Digging!!!

 

[jfx55]

old house spot. be carefull you dont get run out.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Do you think it was a soccer field back in the 1700s if soccer was even around then. or was it anther kind of site

It was a farm field, and unlike most other soccer fields around here, it is not fill...there is very little can slaw!

 

[Deno]

No wonder you find all that good stuff.

No doubt that spot is hot.

 

[HISPAN]

only once Thimbles and buttons .... sure an on-site tailoring.

 

[The Rebel]

Nice finds Neil! Gotta be a few coppas out there for ya!

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

only once Thimbles and buttons .... sure an on-site tailoring.

I think everyone must have been a tailor in colonial new jersey. I find the same things at every site...plenty of buttons and thimbles! This thimble is much smaller than the usual ones.

 

[alanford1958]

NICE FINDS

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That's pretty cool to make finds like that in a modern sports field. I know you'll be headed back there soon and find your coin - hopefully one whose age matches the other finds. Good luck!

 

[artyfacts]

Nice handful of buttons Neil. That field has to have a lurker waiting to jump on your coil... Arty

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Nice handful of buttons Neil. That field has to have a lurker waiting to jump on your coil... Arty

It's just a soccer field with some adjacent fields. Could be anyplace in the tri-state area.

It is a hike from you, otherwise I would invite you guys.

That's pretty cool to make finds like that in a modern sports field. I know you'll be headed back there soon and find your coin - hopefully one whose age matches the other finds. Good luck!

I got back yesterday and coins dominated. You have to check out my follow up post here: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,453905.0.html

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

cool reseeach dude!