while detecting alongside an 18th century roadbed outside Hillsborough NC I found these embedded in a large moss covered mound. My thoughts are possible musket hardware? Any suggestions would be appreciated
while detecting alongside an 18th century roadbed outside Hillsborough NC I found these embedded in a large moss covered mound. My thoughts are possible musket hardware? Any suggestions would be appreciated
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Hello Pennygleaner , are they iron pieces ?
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Yes, they're all iron. Still pulling more of them from vicinityOriginally Posted by del
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is there any history of rock or stone quarrying going on in the immediate area ?
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Yes, there's a granite quarry a few miles south.
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