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Is there any chance of it being the site of a blacksmith shop? I'd like
to see a picture. The list of artifacts sounds like it could be part of
a blacksmith's scrap collection, and depending upon the dimensions of
the feature, it could be the base of his slack tub or quenching tub.
these were often half-barrels, but were sometimes rectangular boxes. You
might find forging scale in the form of blue-black gritty material, and
slag mixed with the soil in such a location. Does the metal have chisel
cuts on it? Are any of the bricks burnt on one side? What kind of glass
was it?
Marty Pickands, New York State Museum
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I have recently come across a feature I have never encountered before.
The
historic feature is situated in a cultivated pasture and consists of a
shallow rectangular basin outlined with a thin layer of baked clay.
Artifacts recovered from the feature include a large metal hoe, 2 large
plow
parts, 4 bricks, glass, charcoal, and wood. The feature was first
encountered well below the plowzone (at 72 cmbs). I can provide a
picture
for anyone who contacts me off line. Any suggestions, comments,
references,
etc. will be greatly appreciated.
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