Material Searcher Era

Blue clay layer

Unknown

Lead cross found at Smith's Cove, dated 1200-1600, with possible Templar connection
Blue clay layer — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit, below 153 ft (Lot 18)
Discovered 1897
Dating Unknown
Category Material
Era Searcher Era

About This Material

30-foot layer of blue clay (hand-worked watertight mixture of clay, sand and water)

Historical Context

Oak Island Treasure Company

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit, below 153 ft — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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