Bottle Digging - Time Capsule - 15th Century Manor House - Episode 20

[@robinw.darnell4269]

I really enjoy your theme song. You accent is great to my ear here in Atlanta, Georgia

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks - there’s a full length version coming soon. You’re from Georgia? Cool. REM are pretty much the reason I picked up a guitar in my teens. :)

[@klowe7213]

The birdsong at this spot is fantastic.

[@VintageParagonUk]

Nice one, cool tiles 😊👍

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks! I reckon there must be loads still there. I’m now determined to find more. It would be cool to reuse them for something at home.

[@Givulinovich]

@@dirtysecretsofscotland I hope you do find more. That would be lovely.

[@teresamcfadden2414]

Congrats on 20!! Still getting caught up. Your music is so happy I smile every time👏🏼👏🏼😀

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thank you so much! Glad you're liking the music. The plan is to keep it happy. I'm currently writing the Christmas song! W :)

[@Rebevaillan]

Oh the crock pot❣️ I know you can’t take everything. Love watching your channel!!!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hey Rebecca - yeah, sadly we can't - and it was lovely too! Hopefully a whole one will come up in the future! Glad you're enjoying the channel. New video tonight at 8pm (UK time). Willie :)

[@richardcampbell5784]

Sitting on the edge of the hole, hmmm could be a line from an Otis Reading song. Great video

[@lynnbean9536]

Another fabulous dig . Love the plate, tiles and the little Windsor and Newton bottle. Great finds ,sure you will go back. 😊❤.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks! Really enjoyed it. Such a broad date range of finds at the Manor House. I've had pontilled mallet bottles (broken) coming up in their dozens. Georgian pottery too. I even found a large shard of medieval green glaze pottery right on the hard base clay. Definitely will be back soon. Maybe this week. :)

[@sheryllong8046]

Love all the marmalade jugs, ironstone, and the great bottles

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Sheryl - yeah me too. Such an addictive hobby! Thanks for watching and commenting! Willie :)

[@howlingmoonfarm4030]

Just found your channel and am really enjoying it. Now my 2 year old grandson is getting into watching as well. He bops around with your intro song!!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

That is awesome! Thanks for letting me know! W :)

[@MaryABaker-rd3mm]

Willie, you could have fixed that pot! I know you could have! Push yourself, try doing new things to use your finds! This is your Kansas USA grandma talking. I love watching you! Please stay safe! ❤

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Mary, you're right - I probably could've. However it wasn't printed or anything, so I decided against it. I have an ever increasing lineup of finds that need some attention, so I've had to prioritise certain items over others. New restoration videos are coming soon. You stay safe too! Willie :)

[@juliafokina8902]

This huge jar is good for flower pot!

[@irisadler6342]

The wine bottles unmarked would look lovely with twinkle lights inside that run on batteries. They are beautiful in a grouping indoors as well as outdoors.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

That's a really good idea! That'll show up their beautiful bubbles, striations etc. I think if you just put them on a shelf, unless you look at them closely, it might just look like you've had a really fun weekend..! :)

[@cleot151]

Love your editing!

[@vickieves9254]

Love the tiles, they're beautiful. Another great video.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Totally agree! Lovely things. I reckon I'm gonna find more there too. I bet they ripped up a whole floor of them. Might find a use for them some day! And thanks - I'm chuffed you enjoyed the video! :)

[@vickieves9254]

@@dirtysecretsofscotland I reckon you will too....Aaah, the immortal cry of the bottle digger/mudlarker 'I'll find a use for it one day!'...but we're NOT hoarders!!! Lol

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

@@vickieves9254 ok, so maybe a wee bit hoard-y... But it's cool old stuff so it's ok, right? If it's old stuff it's ok, surely..? and I WILL find a use for them... one day..! :)

[@jacque06henderson57]

2nd watch really enjoyed.

[@karenabendshien846]

Nicely done, I really like how you display your finds during your editing process. I like your theme song too! Thanks

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks! I try to mix it up a bit with my videos. I don't really want to go down the 'roundup cleaned bit at the end' route, so I tried putting the cleaned up shots and descriptions immediately after I find the items, throughout the videos. I think it works, so I'm pleased you think so too. Glad you're 'digging' the tune too! Thanks for watching. Willie :)

[@jacque06henderson57]

Great as usual.Thanks

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

So nice of you - thanks! W :)

[@richardserridge2767]

Wow! You have epic locations and finds... I am so jealous of those tiles!! I love old pattern work. Loving your Channel Willie!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Richard - thanks for jumping on board! Glad you're enjoying the videos - I'm very lucky to live where I do! Willie :)

[@bigped845]

Nice we dig m8 love that blue in that bottle stunning in the light

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

cheers - it was fun. Hard work, but fun! I agree - the blue bottle is a beauty! :)

[@sandralane1923]

Lovin your new channel.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks for joining us - glad you're enjoying it! Willie :)

[@jacque06henderson57]

Back for another one...thanks

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks again! W :)

[@debraporch7888]

Hello Willie, you sure had a lot to dig up. I would put those tiles in my home, they are gorgeous. They sure we're well made. I liked your two Patterson's Glasgow. But the winner was your cobalt bottle. I thought for sure your crock was whole, but no. If you get doubles of bottles would you be willing to sell one of them? Congrats on number 20. Take care and be safe.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Debra, yes it was a lot of hard work. I was concentrating on the foot of the slope, where the finds go right back to the early 1800's, but further up it's just ash and many thousands of screw caps. You can dig through them, of course, but it's very time consuming, and you only get about 1 foot of goodies at the bottom, under the modern. I guess I need to get around to doing all of it at some point! I would look at selling some bits, sure! Drop me an email and we can discuss: [e-mail]

[@kengovan9441]

Just a guess . The metal thing looks like a seltzer spout 🤔

[@scootbenet]

Weird question but is that cheap sit pad decent? I see them on amazon dirt cheap but wonder if they're worth having hiking or not worth pack space.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

I bought it for winter hiking. It’s worthwhile in the colder months. It’s a lot tougher than I thought it would be. When I’m detecting, I just use the side of a ‘bag for life’ I wore out then cut up. Does a great job, but without the thermal qualities..!

[@scootbenet]

@@dirtysecretsofscotland I've a butt sized rollable sheet of 5 mil packing foam that I'll use, see how it stands up to my sit down.

[@digi6256]

Hey Willie and Sarah, first of all lots of love and hugs from Canada. If I may give you a suggestions about accumulating more viewers, it would be actual act of excavating, good or bad and the anticipation of what it is you are just about to unearth. The anticipation with us as is as strong as it is with you..I don’t want to impose in any way, so if I have stepped over my boundaries, I truly am sorry. 😘

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Dana, thanks for your suggestion. The reason we don't do live reveals on more finds is that it just eats up too much time in the video. We always try to get as many finds in as possible in under 30 minutes. If I make a special find, and I'm pretty sure it's something good - then I'll make a point of showing the full excavation. The brown topped cream pot being an example of this. So, it might be a boring answer I'm afraid, but it really does come down to time and finds rate. However, we really do appreciate your suggestion - thanks for taking the time to make it! All the best, Willie :)

[@D.Smagnetfishing]

cool dig, lot of wok but got some nice stuff

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks! Thankfully it paid off! W :)

[@D.Smagnetfishing]

@@dirtysecretsofscotland welcome

[@suewilson1801]

My husband after I told him about you ( He has seen some of Northern Mudlarks and gets it because I am a crafter, jewelry, etc) ... so this guy just goes out an digs down like 5 feet to see if people dumped stuff There? WHY?

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Ha! Fair question..! Haha! :)