Good finds at Stage Coach Stop

[tj.cama]

My family farm in North/Central NJ has multiple cellar holes throughout it (1890 acres) but one I just hit for the first time today. I have been told that this particular foundation is what used to be a pre-colonial stage coach stop and was burnt down by the British during the Revolutionary War. I found a Wagon Wheel, that still has a square nail attached to it (hoping that can help with dating it). The wheel is 5 feet in diameter and is about 50lbs. My phone died while out, so I was not able to take any pics of my other finds (a 5 foot 2 man saw, window glass and large burnt pieces of wood). Just before my phone died, I was able to take a panorama and a before and after pic to show also. I had my minelab se pro w/sunray coil and still could not get a single target isolated. So i guess I'll be doing a lot of digging and sifting.

If anyone can help me identify how old the wheel is it would be much appreciated, and if there is any value.

 

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[vpnavy]

Nice tj.cama!

 

[Coureur de Bios]

Would suggest online research of nail types. Older nails would be "rose head" (hand made by blacksmith). Later 19th century would be machine-cut square nails. Good find, sounds like a primo site with good potential.

 

[JJohnson]

Looks like a really good site...keep us posted on your finds.

 

[tj.cama]

Does anyone know if performing electrolysis would reduce the value of the wheel and other items?

 

[DigitNY]

My family farm in North/Central NJ has multiple cellar holes throughout it (1890 acres) but one I just hit for the first time today. I have been told that this particular foundation is what used to be a pre-colonial stage coach stop and was burnt down by the British during the Revolutionary War. I found a Wagon Wheel, that still has a square nail attached to it (hoping that can help with dating it). The wheel is 5 feet in diameter and is about 50lbs. My phone died while out, so I was not able to take any pics of my other finds (a 5 foot 2 man saw, window glass and large burnt pieces of wood). Just before my phone died, I was able to take a panorama and a before and after pic to show also. I had my minelab se pro w/sunray coil and still could not get a single target isolated. So i guess I'll be doing a lot of digging and sifting.

If anyone can help me identify how old the wheel is it would be much appreciated, and if there is any value.

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Wow beautiful site!! I live in ny westchester county, I've seen similar, but that is something real special you got their. Good luck!! can't wait to see what you find next.