New Colonial site found - might actually be the first to detect it.

[screwynewy]

I got permission to detect some property along the Neuse River here in Wake County and have been hunting an early 1800's plantation site that I know has been detected over the years. A guy that lives on the property showed me the remains of a stone foundation nearby on the property and I got started scouting it right away. My first signal was a keyhole cover and second target was a nice knee buckle frame. Based on the finds I would guess that this site is late colonial. I really got excited about the possiblities with this site being virgin and based on the number of good signals I'd say it is. I only spent about 2 hours hunting it but can't wait to get back to see what else I can dig up.

 

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[Steve in PA]

Yes it looks like you have a late 18th-early 19th century site there. That is a great time period for early US relics and coins. Nice finds this time, good luck next time!

 

[UnderMiner]

Very nice! Can't wait to see what else you dig up from that site!

 

[screwynewy]

I dug a bunch of these rose head forged nails too. Pretty sure they are at least late 18th century.

 

[cjon455]

looks like youre on to something, good luck, keep us posted!!

 

[EasternShoreMetal]

Very good start SN, looks like you are in the right place, WTG and Go For It! Looking forward to seeing what's next.

 

[Cross Potent]

Killer finds! Headed back out to my 17th century site this week. I got an exact match to your drawer handle.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Looks like you have a fantastic site to hunt! Good Luck!!

 

[wlb42]

Nice start on an excellent potential site.....keep us posted on your future finds there & Good Luck.

HH.....Bill

 

[pepperj]

I dug a bunch of these rose head forged nails too. Pretty sure they are at least late 18th century.

There's good potential at the site it seems, best of luck on your return hunt.

Interesting read on the dating of nails.http://files.umwblogs.org/blogs.dir/7608/files/nail_chronology.pdf

 

[mangum]

Very nice early finds, looks like a nice site.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looking promising, keep at it...

 

[screwynewy]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I am eager to get back out to this site and see what else turns up. Maybe I can sneak out one afternoon this week.

 

[Ahab8]

You are going to find something great at that site. As you know 88% of my best finds have come from the edge of rivers with great history. Every single piece of colonial silver I've found has been with 40 feet of the water. I'm a believer in these sites. Can't wait to see what you find there. I'm excited for ya man

 

[Valley Ranger]

Nice! Looks like lots of potential for sure.