Fort Dump Found?

[Florida Finder]

Got back out to the lot I have been digging at my favorite fort. There is so much iron in a portion of the lot I got permission to dig a small test pit. It was a small pit maybe 2foot by 2 foot and maybe a foot or so down. The hole was loaded with large iron spikes. After I removed them there were Goodies to be found. The most intriguing find is this brass plate. Front and back pictures I posted. I have no idea what it may be?? Any idea would be most appreciated.
A couple buttons and 3 musketballs to follow along with the remains of a dagger. I decided to cover it up and wait for cooler weather next month for a bigger dig. Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!!

 

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[Digger RJ]

Got back out to the lot I have been digging at my favorite fort. There is so much iron in a portion of the lot I got permission to dig a small test pit. It was a small pit maybe 2foot by 2 foot and maybe a foot or so down. The hole was loaded with large iron spikes. After I removed them there were Goodies to be found. The most intriguing find is this brass plate. Front and back pictures I posted. I have no idea what it may be?? Any idea would be most appreciated.
A couple buttons and 3 musketballs to follow along with the remains of a dagger. I decided to cover it up and wait for cooler weather next month for a bigger dig. Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!!View attachment 1983721View attachment 1983723View attachment 1983724View attachment 1983721View attachment 1983723

Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Steve in PA]

Unless you are finding broken pottery, plates, pipe stems, etc., I would say you are not in the dump area. I think you are just in a deeper concentration of fort artifacts.

 

[CreakyDigger]

That's a great group of recoveries!

 

[ToddsPoint]

That first item looks like a gun flint to me.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Got back out to the lot I have been digging at my favorite fort. There is so much iron in a portion of the lot I got permission to dig a small test pit. It was a small pit maybe 2foot by 2 foot and maybe a foot or so down. The hole was loaded with large iron spikes. After I removed them there were Goodies to be found. The most intriguing find is this brass plate. Front and back pictures I posted. I have no idea what it may be?? Any idea would be most appreciated.
A couple buttons and 3 musketballs to follow along with the remains of a dagger. I decided to cover it up and wait for cooler weather next month for a bigger dig. Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!!View attachment 1983721View attachment 1983723View attachment 1983724View attachment 1983721View attachment 1983723

great hunt and awesome saves, wtg

 

[oldmxrat]

Nice saves! That brass piece looks like a key hole escutcheon. Find that key!

 

[birdman]

Fantastic spot !

 

[Florida Finder]

Nice saves! That brass piece looks like a key hole escutcheon. Find that key!

That’s what crossed my mind. Has to be a crazy key!!Lol

 

[MountOlymp]

Got back out to the lot I have been digging at my favorite fort. There is so much iron in a portion of the lot I got permission to dig a small test pit. It was a small pit maybe 2foot by 2 foot and maybe a foot or so down. The hole was loaded with large iron spikes. After I removed them there were Goodies to be found. The most intriguing find is this brass plate. Front and back pictures I posted. I have no idea what it may be?? Any idea would be most appreciated.
A couple buttons and 3 musketballs to follow along with the remains of a dagger. I decided to cover it up and wait for cooler weather next month for a bigger dig. Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!!View attachment 1983721View attachment 1983723View attachment 1983724View attachment 1983721View attachment 1983723

I see a keyhole

 

[Florida Finder]

I see a keyhole

Thank you sir!

 

[pepperj]

Now that's a nice selection of recoveries from a test pit.
Liking the gun flint and the US button.
That is a cool key hole escutcheon.
Best of luck on the digging in the cooler weather.

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

Sounds like a great spot congrats!

 

[MountOlymp]

Thank you sir!

You are very welcome my fine gentleman