Under the old Acadian

[Louisiana Ken]

Got access to underneath the circa 1820 residence yesterday. What a workout walking on your elbows. Didn't cover much but got a few finds. Still need to adjust my E-TRAC to those conditions (used my 6X8 SEF coil). Definitely doing it again. First pic shows what I believe is a portion of a butt plate to a musket rifle (copper or bronze). 2nd pic shows the reverse with a long section showing a design pattern. Someone cut it in half for some reason. I'm going to give it a few days before I put it in the "What's It" section. Let me know what you think it is. 3rd pic shows a bras handle and what looks like a broken portion of a pair of copper or brass scissors. Third pic shows camp lead (under the house?) and a dropped musket ball (small size). The 4th pic shows 2 wheat's and 2 memorials (1944 and not sure of the other wheat, the mud is like cement). The last pic is SILVER! A squashed thimble with a neat design. Thought it was a belt tip until I got it home.

Good luck at your sites!

Kenny

 

[Goes4ever]

what do you mean underneath? what are you under?

 

[Louisiana Ken]

Under the house. It has 2 doors in the floor for access. It was built about 2 1/2 feet above ground. No basements over here. Sorry about the confusion.

 

[NebTrac]

Now THAT'S dedication Ken! Any neat and interesting "critters" come out to meet ya?

Thanks for the pictures.

NebTrac

 

[Goes4ever]

have u hunted the yard yet?

 

[Louisiana Ken]

I've hunted the yard ( about 6 acres worth) for about 10 years now. Had some awesome finds there. As for critters, a cat, large rat, and spiders.
I'll try to get some pics next time.
Kenny