Structure Searcher Era

Stone Triangle

Unknown

Stone Triangle formation on Oak Island south shore pointing toward the Money Pit
Stone Triangle — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location South shore, above high-water mark
Discovered 1897
Dating Unknown
Category Structure
Era Searcher Era

About This Structure

Equilateral triangle of beach stones pointing true north; medial line extends directly through Money Pit 210 ft away; resembles large sextant; discovered by Captain Welling

Historical Context

Captain Welling; 1897

Where It Was Found

Found at South shore, above high-water mark — the shoreline areas of Oak Island.

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