Artifact Medieval

Parchment scrap (H8)

Medieval or later

Parchment scrap (H8) — Medieval Artifact found at Money Pit, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Medieval or later
Parchment scrap (H8) — Medieval or later
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Borehole H8 spoils, Money Pit (Lot 18)
Discovered Season 5 (c. 2017)
Date Range 500 AD – 1700 AD
Category Artifact
Era Medieval

About This Artifact

Additional parchment fragment found in same borehole spoils as bone and leather

Historical Context

Lagina team

Where It Was Found

Found at Borehole H8 spoils, Money Pit — the original 1795 excavation shaft on Oak Island, Nova Scotia.

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