Artifact Searcher Era

Parchment fragment

Unknown

Glass gemstone dated 1730-1775 found on Lot 5, Oak Island
Parchment fragment — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Money Pit, 153 ft depth (Lot 18)
Discovered 1897
Dating Unknown
Category Artifact
Era Searcher Era

About This Artifact

Tiny piece of parchment with ink markings ('vi' or 'wi'); found on auger bit by Dr. A.E. Porter; grain-of-rice sized

Historical Context

Oak Island Treasure Company

Where It Was Found

Found at Money Pit, 153 ft depth — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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