You wont believe what we found under the house under a rock metal detecting a colonial spill

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You wont believe what we found under the house under a rock metal detecting a colonial spill

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3 жыл бұрын

You have to see this because it does not happen very often. We were out metal detecting a colonial cellar hole up in the New England mountains at this old home site and it had not been metal detected before. There were signals everywhere with buttons and shoe buckles buried in the ground all over. The last signal of the day on my Fisher F19 metal detector happened to be right in the middle of the footprint of the house, meaning we were under the house at this point. We start digging and the signal is still under a huge rock so once we move it we start digging up all these buried buttons from the 1700s/ One right after another and they just didn't stop coming. This old house must have burned down hundreds of years ago for all this stuff to end up in the ground right under where the house was. An amazing metal detecting digging day that you have to see.
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You wont believe what we found under the house under a rock metal detecting a colonial spill
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@mrdogshit 3 жыл бұрын

I knew a guy who worked in a old cemetary and they used to dig up old graves accidentally and all that was left was buttons

@spiderreed350 3 жыл бұрын

Me to,what a job.

@leighswogger4272 3 жыл бұрын

Please go back soon. I love to see what you find. Thanks for sharing.

@janas7088 3 жыл бұрын

Darn that's a big axe head Dame. Beautiful Dandy button Dame & Charlie. Awesome shoe buckle frame Charlie. Great looking iron shoe buckle Dame. Wow Charlie on the button spill.

@southernborn1358 3 жыл бұрын

You guys found all of Mama Colonial’s button bag! Every mom, grandma, (seamstresses) etc… had a button bag, with every stray button, extras, etc… they ever found. Then, grandma would pass HER button bag collection down to her daughter, SHE added buttons, and on and on… great find!

@patriciabrown3326 3 жыл бұрын

Yep- I have the button bag that my mom had, not sure if it was passed down from grandma or not. I’ve added to it over the years. All those extra buttons given with clothes went in there. Now that button bag is a button tin. One of my most prized possessions.

@patriciawilliamson686 3 жыл бұрын

I can watch your videos just to hear the music. Love it.

@almanuel6140 3 жыл бұрын

wow...what a spill and two huge buckles - wow

@arvettadelashmit9337 3 жыл бұрын

My mother use to busy us (when we were children) with her buttons. We had to remove all left over thread and fabric, then sort them, and string those that matched (to save her time). This was a rainy day job when we could not play outside during the summer. We spent a lot of time playing with those buttons. With large coat buttons, we made button yo-yos. Mom always went to her button jars for buttons to go on new garments she made. Buttons on strings were toys to children back then. Mom always took the buttons away from us when we lost interest in doing the task she had given us. Just like Mom, I have saved many, many buttons through my years. I removed mine fom old garments being reused as rags. I usually clean off all thread and string the matching sets before putting them in my collection. I wonder what will become of all my buttons when I am gone?

@denniswhite9557 3 жыл бұрын

WOW ! Honey hole sweet digs DC DD thank you NT for another great episode got to be loving the folk map wow wow wow

@billseibel2563 3 жыл бұрын

I do believe you found the laundry bin. Nice discovery.

@williamheden6794 3 жыл бұрын

What an exciting day you had! Thank you for saving our history!

@philipcallicoat9947 3 жыл бұрын

Y'all may have found a grave with all those buttons...You both showed respect... Thanks...

@carmineredd1198 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Herr Shirt

@puppyeyes9368 3 жыл бұрын

The jolly Geen Giant must have lived there. Hugh buttons an shoe buckles. The enormous amount of buttons. Large ax head. Do you suppose they were burned out? The large chunk of melted lead Dame found at 1st. What a wonderful reward for all the work you 2 put in it. The way you work together is nice to see. Charlie your buckle was the largest and nicest I've ever seen. God Bless, be safe Nora C

@impunitythebagpuss 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox! That would account for all the oxen shoes!

@johnnyhighwoods1780 3 жыл бұрын

l was thinking fire too. Maybe they were loyal to the crown and someone had a grudge against them and torched their place.

@puppyeyes9368 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyhighwoods1780 Lots of warring going on in that area. You could be right.

@mgclark46 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, guys, and thanks for the videos.

@wadehendryx7378 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely have to go back. And soon. We wouldn't mind watching an hour of this. There is more spectacular things to be found there. Guaranteed. Take care.

@mezellenjohnson2753 3 жыл бұрын

The buckles are big, the gentleman who lived there must have been a large man and the first buckle is a real beauty Charlie. The second was iron but after all the years in the ground is in remarkable condition Dame, great finds for each of you. I lost count of how many buttons you both found there, all different types all different materials yet all roughly from the same time period. The axe head is a large one and I suggest it belonged to the man who owned the large shoe buckles, I dont envy Dame carrying that out of there. It will be very interesting to see what else you find there, another virgin cellar hole and well done to the map maker, he was right again. I really enjoyed watching you both and Charlie thank goodness Dame was with you to help move that large rock!! Good luck and happy hunting and hiking my friends God bless you both and NinJen love and hugs to you all Mary-Ellen LFOD

@neilfranklin5644 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting finds, I expect you chaps would love to dig in my area in u.k.we are a few miles from the site of an old Hill Fort,

@theodoredicks3305 3 жыл бұрын

I think you found the whole sewing kit. That was great. Great video

@tinman7130 3 жыл бұрын

This episode of Not Thursday was brought to you by the number 13. And that my friends is entertainment

@diggerdame4709 3 жыл бұрын

😁

@joyceclark8476 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great comment. Love it . 😆😆😆😆❤️🙋‍♀️. Joy from Connecticut 🏹🎱

@fiberotter 3 жыл бұрын

That was pretty amazing!

@lauraleehawes5266 3 жыл бұрын

So Awesome! Shoe buckles are amazing, and buttons with leather going through are beautiful.

@nebbindog6126 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you found the button box!

@rondathiesen9317 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm glad you didnt find bones with those buttons! NICE! To bad it wasnt a coin spill huh? Still great digs! Gapping diggin n swingin boys! Have a NT Friday and weekend coming ! HELLO JEN!😊👍😘

@superbee-di5tp 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting to see if you brought up a body. Great hunt. Can’t wait for the return. GL

@moushunter 3 жыл бұрын

Uncle Moses was buried shallow with his long jacket on!

@Westcoastjazzer 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! They dressed him to the 9's for his big send off!

@roelf8653 3 жыл бұрын

What a great collection of finds. Amazing. "Ten inches, jeez," that's what she said.

@Carolbearce 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome hole, 13 buttons in one spot. Yes will have to revisit this place.

@elisathomson9646 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Buttons LOL Great find

@daisymay4183 3 жыл бұрын

WOW what a cellar hole. Those BIG shoe buckles are HUGE that person who worn them had some big feet. And 13 buttons in one spot what an awesome day in the woods it was. Love the videos!!😄

@nancyrobertson550 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@spiderreed350 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe Paul Bunyan's shoe buckle.

@BB-kr1pq 3 жыл бұрын

Wow guys!! What a site. Check that leather in those buttons. If it's fairly similar, and because those buttons came out of almost the same exact spot, it's likely that those were cherished buttons that were put on a leather string or strap to be used at a later date. I dug up a jar of old sewing things and in there, there were 8 different buttons all on a leather string. I'm sure that ranks right under finding a cache of coins. Great job!!

@TheNickybocker 2 жыл бұрын

Who would have thought we would be watching a program where two grown men get excited about finding old corroded buttons and shoe buckles :)

@dawncarpenter1358 3 жыл бұрын

You have to be kidding me! What great finds. I'm in awe. Those people who lived there must have been good size. The size of the ax head and the buckles were beautiful and big.I agree Charlie Dame is a good friend to lift that rock for you. ;) Great adventure guys. :)

@steveeyles7520 3 жыл бұрын

That was insane the button honey hole..incredible condition

@jodihepler6202 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what great finds.

@victorkaren2393 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode!!! Cannot wait for you to go back there. Love your channel. Keep the quality videos coming!!!

@minesofmoriaman 3 жыл бұрын

may have had some buttons in a pouch on the mantle piece or something like that. really cool.

@markattardo 3 жыл бұрын

That spill was crazy! The buckles were too. Good thing you brought a friend! Strip mining that should be interesting!!

@BUFFAJOEZ 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Jackpot! Great job guys.

@Azoreanislandgirl 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome finding's. Good luck finding more when you return.

@DigginWithDeej 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic site! And fabulous relics & spill!

@505adventures5 3 жыл бұрын

way to button that cellar hole up!

@GilAcee 3 жыл бұрын

I've always thought there had to be lot's of virgin sites lost to the ages and Boom! Can't wait for #2! Just awesome!!!

@madcappap8711 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. Lots of unusual relics. Glad you found a good spot that hadn't been hunted. Enjoyed. God Bless Pap

@karlasheives2865 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I would almost carry your water if you took me there. That's the most beautiful button I've ever seen y'all find. What a fantastic place. Thanks for taking us along.

@Greengrass1972 3 жыл бұрын

Those finds were insane, alm those under the rock, plus if samsquench had boots you found his buckles, awesome job guys

@NYdetecting 3 жыл бұрын

That first shoe buckle is crazy!! great finds and video!!

@imdiggingit202 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome hunt guys! That intact shoe buckle is hunting. Keep on digging it. Happy hinting.

@southernborn1358 3 жыл бұрын

The lead is probably Dad’s-part of his ammo pouch. They carried all of their lead, down to the shavings to use again, melted it and made Minie balls, or musket rounds, whatever is your preferred name. The ammo pouch would have been tanned leather or deerskin, with a leather pull to close the pouch, or maybe one of your buttons with leather closed the pouch! I just remember what I read years ago-the Colonials used a “smelting spoon” (that’s probably wrong-but a metal that could withstand the heat of melting lead over and over. It had a little spout on the side. They then poured melted lead into the ammo mold, if you will, and pretty quickly, used a hammer to open the mold, and voila! Musket ball! There was a little edge on each ball/bullet where the mold closed which had to be shaved off to make it perfectly round, and they saved those shavings, too. Waste not, want not. Sorry if y’all already knew this info-I wanted to share just in case. Keep diggin! From Arkansas

@neilfranklin5644 3 жыл бұрын

We brits call Mini balls ball shot and te spout o the spoon a pouring lip as a spout would be a tubular thing like on tea pots.

@richardbaumeister466 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered where an entire article of clothing was lost or discarded wouldn't there be a pile of buttons? I can't wait until you return.

@dawncarpenter1358 3 жыл бұрын

I was a little nervous. With that stone on top. I thought of a grave. Lol

@laurenoreilly4140 3 жыл бұрын

@@dawncarpenter1358 so did I!!

@normawinton6832 3 жыл бұрын

I thought..i hope they dont find bones!

@francispitts9440 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve really grown to like this channel because of how clear you are with what you’re doing and explain things without talking too much. Very good videos and great learning tool. Thanks.

@EZDiggin 3 жыл бұрын

What a great button spill Charlie. My best button spill was 9 and 8 of them were Eagle Infantry cuff buttons. Plus you each dug a shoe buckle. What a great day of Diggin guys. Happy hunting and be well

@77Shiloh7 3 жыл бұрын

Great button spill! It appears to me that perhaps a woman who lived on that site had a button box/sowing box that was left behind. The buckles were nice too!

@herbertboelk7545 3 жыл бұрын

Lead stick may be a pencil! Clay layer may be bottom layer under a wood floor. Niiice!

@sabrinascoggin559 3 жыл бұрын

You should collaborate with one of the restoration KZfaq channels to restore that ax head. That would be awesome!

@carmineredd1198 3 жыл бұрын

why ruin it ? would you clean the DaVinci mona lisa with sandpaper and turpentine ?

@acertainshape 3 жыл бұрын

@@carmineredd1198 No exactly the same thing.

@carriekuranda2052 3 жыл бұрын

BTW, love the videos and the history that you show us. I just finished binge watching all of the NT videos. Took me about a month and a half lol. New Hampshire is just beautiful! Now onto binge watching SD! You have a faithful follower in me...

@budrohammbone2806 3 жыл бұрын

A Button Spill !! First Ever.

@joyceclark8476 3 жыл бұрын

Holy moly Batman!! What a great dig. Crazy finds! Buy that man lunch who shared the folk art map. The shoe buckles are unbelievable but real. Dame what a great job lifting that rock, helping your friend Charlie. I’m sure he’s done the same for you. It’s friendship all the way around. Cool. Love this channel so much. Joy from Connecticut ❤️. 🏹🎱

@annfrye5716 3 жыл бұрын

I doubt 2 articles of clothing were left or lost so close together. More likely a collection of buttons left on the mantel of the chimney.

@patmccrady6063 3 жыл бұрын

Way to tag team that hole. You really worked it over.

@delyshera 3 жыл бұрын

Hello guys. Nice buckle. In France when you detect in a forest those buckles are common and are some sort of "anti-empty", same for buttons. But of course that is France. Not New Hampshire. Good Job ! Mission accomplished.

@danssmokintreasures 3 жыл бұрын

That was a darn good site guys.. Great video.

@melissaolson3631 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable what trip back in time. Thank you

@sandyrector3853 3 жыл бұрын

WOW!...super-fantastic finds...love it...keep these fun videos commin'...

@diggerdoc5022 3 жыл бұрын

Nice finds guy's get some close up shots when you clean them

@watchandlearn1705 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you kept me sane over the long lockdowns here in the UK, Scotland.

@nighteagle317 3 жыл бұрын

What a great site!! Those finds are awesome! Congratulations!! Cheers, Paige C.

@steevcee8908 3 жыл бұрын

I think “Big Foot” John lived there and made buttons! Wow!!

@janetirvine8497 2 жыл бұрын

What a great day of digging . Great cellar hole. Thank God you under after that huge rock. A great video

@kathymcinturf2610 2 жыл бұрын

I just love hearing Dame laugh! What wonderful finds and friendships!

@OhioRiverHistory 3 жыл бұрын

always love watching these!!!

@davestelling 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen a button-spill before! Whoa, this show just keeps getting better & better. Been many, many moons since those relics all hit the forest floor, hu? Great job, guys...

@pglover64 Жыл бұрын

Most button spills are called “Graves”!

@Imajenify 3 жыл бұрын

That last piece of lead that you found was the end of like a fancy tie end.

@Patriot1777 3 жыл бұрын

Way cool finding all those buttons!, Lucky.

@chuckjenkins4348 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s my opinion. When they left the homestead for good it was late spring or early summer. I believe those are winter coat buttons the 7 fancy buttons are her winter coat as it would be longer then a mans. Plain buttons are a working mans coat. They left the coats hanging in the corner next to the chimney where they would have been placed to dry when last worn in the wet late winter early spring. But just my guess. Can’t wait till your back there my self. And bring some tools like weedeater, chainsaw, pry bars and a couple shovels.

@bolinfan1519 3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what happened.

@spiderreed350 3 жыл бұрын

Good imagination. You very well could be rite.

@kayesdigginit1519 3 жыл бұрын

OMGoodness the 13 button find under that big rock 😲 awesome guys!! So many dandy buttons, amazing shoe buckles, that awesome axe head and the many other relics that you both unearthed 😃. I applaud you both in not just finding those relics but also in finding the cellar hole 👏👏☺️

@BackroadsMetalDetecting 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it real and setting the bar high for the rest of us at the same time! Jim Parry, Backroads Metal Detecting

@kickapootrackers7255 3 жыл бұрын

Great hunt and finds. Ill be watchin👍

@jetmo2130 3 жыл бұрын

That big open work buckle looking thing looks more like a barrette used to hold hair back.

@dennisthehirev580 3 жыл бұрын

The long lost grave of Benjamin Button, RIP.

@spicencens7725 3 жыл бұрын

Lol! I was beginning to wonder. Seriously!

@neilfranklin5644 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder what the local regs are if you dig up human remains.

@fredclemons8923 3 жыл бұрын

Great hunt guys great finds I really enjoyed it , can’t wait till y’all go back 👍🏻

@danphelps8865 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo gentlemen.. Bravo... From 03276

@richardcolbert6264 3 жыл бұрын

😮 Wow!!! What a hole👍👍

@dorianochittaro1993 Жыл бұрын

The hiding places under the rocks are always the best. We always look at the rocks, they are interesting.

@n8tuwstevenewland933 3 жыл бұрын

Holy. You Guys killed it. Great spot. Can't wait to what's on the next video

@frankmonroe8320 3 жыл бұрын

Great dig. I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. In exploring old barns and such when I was younger the there always seemed to be old jackets and coveralls hanging and rotting away.

@rogerbamatutz1927 3 жыл бұрын

You guys need to take a tent and some food and stay a day or two.

@markkerr7866 3 жыл бұрын

i've heard of coins spills , but a "button spill " ??

@pastmasters9591 3 жыл бұрын

Was probably a big coat buried

@janetirvine8497 3 жыл бұрын

What a great day. Awesome find for a Not Thursday 😊

@davidnough705 3 жыл бұрын

Clever dem Settlers! Burying their prize possessions under that boulder! No wealth, no tax for England, lol.

@SheepDogActual 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious, could it have been a small grave under the rock. This was an awesome video. Thanks for the adventure.

@brianmaxey7568 Жыл бұрын

Probably so, something loved was placed in an expensive piece of clothing at one time before burial..

@pglover64 Жыл бұрын

More than likely it was a grave. Most graves during that time period were marked with a large stone or several smaller stones. In winter bodies were kept in Dead Houses or buried under their homes since the ground was frozen else where. Another reason this was done was so that if they were fighting local natives, the natives would not be able to tell how many of them were still alive.

@normagrimstad8869 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t there be teeth or remnants of a casket?

@privateerwoodworksnmore 3 жыл бұрын

I've found both US n CS buttons. Have yet to find a dandy or tombac. Then too I'm in Charlotte, NC. Red clay is a brick that is eeeeevery where lol

@ms.michealhodge1243 3 жыл бұрын

23:03 That lead piece reminds me of this lace aglets... the modern equivalent would be the plastic that covers the ends of our shoe laces...🙂

@DavidAKALumpy 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Who doesn't love a button spill! Great job on the recovery! Those shoe buckles were a nice find as well! LFOD!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@gazoo-pl4nx 3 жыл бұрын

that may have been the home of Jack Spriggins

@MetalDetectingSCAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome !! Excellent finds !!!

@docfax 3 жыл бұрын

SD Crew Time!

@dinahjackson8146 3 жыл бұрын

Just WONDERFUL !!! 😀 Do you guy's ever trace the history of the families that lived on these old homesteads ??? I would find it SOOO INTERESTING !!! 😍😍😍