Structure Searcher Era

Iron barrier

Unknown

Rhodolite garnet brooch found on Oak Island
Iron barrier — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit, 171 ft depth (Lot 18)
Discovered 1897
Dating Unknown
Category Structure
Era Searcher Era

About This Structure

Iron layer encountered during deep drilling operations

Historical Context

Oak Island Treasure Company

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit, 171 ft depth — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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Charcoal layer

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Putty layer

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Eelgrass layer
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Eelgrass layer

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Inscribed stone (90-foot stone)
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Inscribed stone (90-foot stone)

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Metal in pieces
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Metal in pieces

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Gold chain links (3)
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Gold chain links (3)

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