Artifact Colonial

Axe

17th century or earlier

Lead trade token with scalloped edge found on Lot 5, traced to Mediterranean mines
Axe — 17th century or earlier
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit area, 127 ft depth (Lot 18)
Discovered 1931
Date Range 1400 AD – 1699 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Found during William Chappell excavation of 163-ft shaft

Historical Context

Chappell expedition

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit area, 127 ft depth — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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