Artifact Colonial

Spike coated in limestone/concrete

18th century or earlier

Spike coated in limestone/concrete — Colonial Artifact found at Money Pit, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 18th century or earlier
Spike coated in limestone/concrete — 18th century or earlier
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location H8 spoils, Money Pit (Lot 18)
Discovered Season 5, Ep. 10
Date Range 1500 AD – 1799 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Found in same borehole spoils as human bone fragments

Historical Context

Gary Drayton

Where It Was Found

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

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