Artifact Colonial

Gold-colored knob

Pre-modern

Gold-colored knob found along the stone pathway in the swamp
Gold-colored knob — Pre-modern
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Along stone pathway, swamp
Discovered Season 8+
Date Range 1400 AD – 1800 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Sandy Campbell believes it to be far from modern; possibly from a jewel chest

Historical Context

Lagina team; Sandy Campbell analysis

Where It Was Found

Found Along stone pathway, swamp — the triangle-shaped swamp on Oak Island's southeastern quadrant.

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