Structure Colonial

Garden Shaft

Wood dated as early as 1735

Garden Shaft — Colonial Structure found at Money Pit, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Wood dated as early as 1735
Garden Shaft — Wood dated as early as 1735
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit area (Lot 18)
Discovered Lagina era
Date Range 1735 AD – 1935 AD
Category Structure
Era Colonial

About This Structure

82-ft structure initially thought to be searcher shaft; now believed to be key to mystery; predates Money Pit discovery by 60 years; water samples show gold traces

Historical Context

Lagina team; dendrochronology

Where It Was Found

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

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Gold-Copper Alloy Fragments (Tumbaga)

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Stone Shot (Money Pit)
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