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[Woodland Detectors]

I just can't believe how much history that keeps coming from this place.
Our property is undergoing a huge transformation and remodel. Upon doing a well test, one of the workers saw Indian pottery shards jewelry, points and chips etc...Well here's the cool part , The artifacts belong to The Woodland Indians. Woodland Indians were the prehistoric tribe that really didn't have a name like Cherokee, Creek etc.. They were just known as the Woodland tribe. They just "dwelled" in the forest.
Friends of ours who are Archeologist's from local and other colleges have begun researching and finding really cool artifacts. I have volunteered to help as well.
Here's more proof that Metal detectorist's and Archeologists can work together.

The Archaeologist's are looking for dark spots in the soil representing a prehistoric post or implement.
The photo's below demonstrate this.

I can't post the complete finding's yet but, stay tuned!

 

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[Woodland Detectors]

TEASE!!!!!!

What? lol Well, you can imagine!

 

[Michaelangelo]

Fascinating-and right in your own back yard to boot!! Bet you're like a kid waiting for Christmas now.
Make sure to keep us posted.

 

[seger98]

Pretty neat Mike, hope you keep us updated on the finds.

 

[EpsilonMinus]

Wow, awesome story coming! Great post, man! How did you clear out that area in the fifth photo with damaging anything? Or was it basically assumed there the first couple feet are empty?

 

[crazyjarhead]

Interesting story, 4-H. Hope your not building on top of sacred burial grounds Keep us informed of your findings and hope that you will find some nice, old relics there. Ron

 

[Philvis]

4-H, my archaeological specialty was Virginia Prehistoric Woodland Indians. I concentrated on those located in Southern Virginia near South Boston typically. While tribal affiliations cannot be guaranteed, just the locality alone can trace them to a particular tribe. The Ocaneechee were the prevalent tribe in the South Boston area and they extended into North Carolina.

If you are finding a pattern of post molds , there is a very good chance there is a structure there, whether it be just a seasonal camp or permanant village. Regardless of the type, if they stayed there for any extended period of time, there should be a midden. The midden or trash pit will have everything from broken pottery, bones from food, broken tools, etc. Often burials were put in middens as well. The soil type looks like a lot of red clay from the pictures you posted, so you may not find too much organic material as they are eaten away pretty quickly in that level of acidity.

Are there any creeks, streams, or a river nearby? If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message.

 

[IAsoldier]

Awesome find of a life time.

 

[VOL1266-X]

That's cool Mike. I grew up on the Cumberland River and we had a Woodland Indian Graveyard on our farm They had graves lined with rocks and were small frame people. They made some very pretty arrowheads and other points. HH.

 

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[ModernMiner]

Mike,
You have all the cool stuff over there you lucky dog. Very neat post. Is that you in the picture?
I think some of my ex-relatives were part of that tribe? Instead of the woods though, they would just hang out in our house and just dwell.
Looking forward to seeing what comes out of that area.
-Doug-

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Wow, awesome story coming! Great post, man! How did you clear out that area in the fifth photo with damaging anything? Or was it basically assumed there the first couple feet are empty?

That particular piece of land will be handed down to the VA hospital and we pick up some new up towards the mountain so, they have to clear it anyway to build a small clinic.

4-H, my archaeological specialty was Virginia Prehistoric Woodland Indians. I concentrated on those located in Southern Virginia near South Boston typically. While tribal affiliations cannot be guaranteed, just the locality alone can trace them to a particular tribe. The Ocaneechee were the prevalent tribe in the South Boston area and they extended into North Carolina.

If you are finding a pattern of post molds , there is a very good chance there is a structure there, whether it be just a seasonal camp or permanant village. Regardless of the type, if they stayed there for any extended period of time, there should be a midden. The midden or trash pit will have everything from broken pottery, bones from food, broken tools, etc. Often burials were put in middens as well. The soil type looks like a lot of red clay from the pictures you posted, so you may not find too much organic material as they are eaten away pretty quickly in that level of acidity.

Are there any creeks, streams, or a river nearby? If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message.

Thank you. And we just may do that. To answer your question pertaining the water source, yes, there are creeks that wind and meet all through here. And just below that site. Thanks again! Mike