oxbowbarefoot
Banned
I have gained permission to hunt an 80 acre farm that dates back to the 1700's in Western MA. As far as I can tell, I am the only person who has hunted this farm so far, and all most all of my targets have been shallow, less than 6 inches. Most of the items have been located in an area that is being turned into a vineyard, the others were found near a collapsed barn. The two axe heads in the picture were found in the same hole, as well as another axe head or tool that I still need to photograph. Of the 4 coins I have found on site so far, the 1908 Barber half is the most recent, it was found right next to the owners house, about 3 inches down. The 1848 large cent (my first) and the 1854 Bank of Upper Canada half penny token, the unidentified copper, the Indian head, the broken sterling spoon, and the crotal bell were all found in the vineyard. All of these targets I have found in about 6 hours of hunting. I have covered less than an acre of this 80 acre property. I can't wait for the owners to till another two acres in a couple weeks!
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Seems to be a theme that has developed over & over on Tnet. (also several other horse harness buckles, which I think gives away the function of the batwing) The chamfered edges of the brass are also a good indicator of a mid-19th C date.
