Old rock structure

[tao9087]

I was walking a trail along the Susquehanna River south of where 372 crosses the river. Found this old structure. Not really sure what its purpose was. Any ideas?

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[BallsDeep]

Not sure what it was but it looks like a cool site. take any swings?

 

[patiodadio]

Looks a lot like an Iron Furnace

 

[tao9087]

I climbed on top of it and started digging. After a foot of dirt it's just large rocks.

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[jeff of pa]

Iron Furnace was My first Guess.
Would need to see all four sides though.

imo More Likely Canal Lock related.

 

[Tpmetal]

looks like bridge foundation of sorts?

 

[tao9087]

My brother thinks it's a column for an old bridge or railroad. Only 3 sides are exposed. The structure is butted up against a hill.

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[miboje]

Check old maps of the area.

 

[cuzimloony]

Im chiming in as a long-time PA resident.....my vote goes to furnace. 2nd option for me would be a mill of some type and 3rd a bridge or rr column.
No matter what, it's always fun exploring around especially when you find something like that! Nice.

Edit: spelling

 

[My Name Is Mud]

I got to check out an iron furnace over the weekend. Similar setting as what's in your pic but the structure is different. Very close to a hillside on the bank of a small creek just downstream of a waterfall. There was also a little canal system coming from the creek to in front of the furnace. Sorry for the crappy IPhone pics.

 

[miboje]

Could have been for burning limestone into lime too.

 

[Rocklander]

My Name Is Mud. I live 2 miles from here.