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Civil War soldiers cabins? The chimney's are clear but nothing else is difined.Thanks in advance!!!!!!
 
Tom: If chimneys are clear then find the firplace side and begin diggin targets roughly 5 feet on either side of fireplace and out about 10 feet. You might see a slight depression in the ground which will better define digging area. If the cabin is on a hill then it's probably officer territory if down the hill then enlisted. Check the area out for other brick fragments (other cabins) in line with the first. As you dig be sure to look for small white glass underwear buttons in what you dig. Hope this gives you a start. There are plenty of people at this forum who have dug cabins and hut who can help you. HH
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A good ground probe will save you a lot of time. You can feel the floor in most cases. Dig very carefully after removing the roots and root "carpet." Don't stomp your shovel in the ground. That breaks glass and ruins relics. It's a lot of work but it can be highly rewarding. I would get a copy of Dave's "Interpreting History from Relics found in Civil War Campsites." Well worth the small $$ and you will see how different branches of the CW military laid out their camps. We have them in our Books/CD's page. Good hunting, David @ Dixie
 
As mentioned in the article, take your time and be prepared for HARD WORK! Good tools are a must, and I agree, Lesche makes some great tools. Several good hut digging tools are available, so go prepared. If you have found a hut, and feel you can't manage it alone, get yourself a partner. Two can do this work better than one person alone. Be fair and share your finds. If you make only one big find, flip a coin; or one person buy the others interest, or decide ahead of time how to best divide your better finds. Leave no animosity between yourselves and please do a good job in covering up your digs. We all leave memories in a Land Owners mind, let's make it good ones. Good hunting, David @ Dixie <center><a href="http://www.dixie-metal-detectors.com"><img src="/metal/html/d-m.jpg"></center>
 
and the links also.I am going to start on them this week.Hope to post a nice find or 2.If nothing else a pile of nails.Been without a detecter for a few weeks and have been looking for arrowheads by the river lately.
 
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