Location
Swamp, southeast corner near stone road
Discovered
Season 9
Date Range
500 BC – 1500 AD
Category
Artifact
Era
Ancient
About This Artifact
Fragment of delicate pottery discovered by archaeologist Laird Niven in the southeast corner of the swamp, identified as Mi'kmaq in origin and estimated at 500 to 2,500 years old. The discovery triggered a work stoppage as CCH (Culture and Heritage) required consultation with the Acadia First Nation and the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative before excavation could continue. Four acres of the island were subsequently designated as requiring special permission before work could proceed. Laird noted he did not believe the nearby stone structures were constructed by the Mi'kmaq.
Historical Context
Laird Niven; The Curse of Oak Island Season 9 Episodes 3-4
Where It Was Found
Found at Swamp, southeast corner near stone road — the triangle-shaped swamp on Oak Island's southeastern quadrant.
