Carved Stone Pre-Discovery

Masonic 'G' stone

1967 recovery

Stone carved with letter G inside rectangle, Masonic symbol found at Smith's Cove by Dan Blankenship
Masonic 'G' stone — 1967 recovery
Photo: Alessandra Nadudvari
Location Smith's Cove
Discovered Historical
Dating 1967 recovery
Category Carved Stone
Era Pre-Discovery

About This Carved Stone

Stone carved with the letter "G" inside a rectangle, a symbol associated with Freemasonry and, through it, the Knights Templar. Recovered by Dan Blankenship at Smith's Cove in 1967. Photo copyright by Alessandra Nadudvari.

Historical Context

Dan Blankenship, 1967; The Curse of Oak Island Season 1 Episode 2; Photo: Alessandra Nadudvari

Where It Was Found

Found at Smith's Cove — the north shore of Oak Island where the flood tunnel system was discovered.

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Stone and cement foundation (Smith's Cove)
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Smith's Cove timber structures (Blankenship, 1969-70)
Medieval

Smith's Cove timber structures (Blankenship, 1969-70)

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