Location
Lot 5, round feature excavation
Discovered
2025 (Season 12)
Date Range
1600 AD – 1799 AD
Category
Artifact
Era
Colonial
About This Artifact
Clay pipe stem fragment discovered during excavation of the round feature on Lot 5. The stem bears an elongated "O" marking that archaeologist Laird Niven noted he had not seen before on any Oak Island pipe fragment. The inscription could be significant for dating activity in this area and identifying the pipe's manufacturer or origin. Pipe maker marks were commonly used in the 17th and 18th centuries to identify workshops, particularly in England, the Netherlands, and France.
Historical Context
The Curse of Oak Island, Season 12, Episode 18 "If the Shoe Phips" (2025). Examined on-site by archaeologist Laird Niven.
Where It Was Found
Found at Lot 5, round feature excavation — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
