Finding a 200 year old house buried in my garden timelapse dig - PART ONE

[@afontirs]

Thank you for all your nice comments and for those of you who subscribed. Too many questions to answer here in detail, but I will be doing a walkthrough video and explaining what I know about the building and showing what I've uncovered in more detail; some interesting thoughts from many of you. I will try to answer all the main questions in that video. In terms of parts 2+ of timelapse showing more progress, they will be along as quick as I can manage. I think some people assumed I had already done the whole dig and could release the videos straight away, but not so I'm afraid. It will take me time to do the work. I also had no idea this was going to take off the way it did so I am currently on a holiday I booked to Croatia on the Adriatic. Progress has therefore stalled. 😄

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

Fascinating. I might have missed it but which country was this in?

[@cutter004]

@@dulciemidwinter1925 Wales. If its his land in wales.

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

@@cutter004 Thank you for that. I am fascinated to know what he has unearthed. At the moment it looks like there is a Victorian or Edwardian hearth but that just might be a later addition.We live in Surrey and there were brickworks opposite in Victorian times. We are often digging up lots if those long white clay pipes or bits of them anyway.

[@stuffbywoody5497]

I am eagerly (as many are I'm sure) awaiting the next installment of this particular series. It will be fascinating to see what you eventually dig up. It would be fascinating to see if it is something worth reconstructing. I wish I lived in your part of the world, I'd come around to help out just for the pure fascination and curiosity of seeing the footprint of the building and also to see if there were any "artifacts" buried in the dirt you've dug up that would give clues about past occupants that lived there. Happy digging.

[@innertubemac]

Nice one , enjoy your holiday 👍 . Looking forward to a update video , it might answer the many questions I have 😀

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

fascinating ... cant wait to see more, when we dug the hole for our 4.500 lit septic tank in France we found a room 2.5 metres down, apparently it had been used as a safe room for the priests from the church next door..going back to viking times.. keep digging!! cheers

[@afontirs]

That's very cool. Once I've uncovered the rest of the flag stones in the main room maybe there will be something underneath them? I'm not sure if it was common in the period of this building to have cellars of any kind in Britain, I suspect not, but I'll find out eventually I guess. Good luck on your renovation I will check out the videos.

[@henry9406]

Wow , I would have loved to see that 🍻

[@nancywhite1439]

Many tunnel systems have been dug for centuries…..you might find a system such as that!

[@hoosierbackeye]

@Our French House Renovation I just subscribed to your channel. I'll be checking out your videos next 👍

[@BondJFK]

Septic tank for the priest 😂 Hail french revolution

[@RNemy509]

Yo can we just appreciate how much actual back breaking work he put in to dig this ancient home out of this rocky and unforgiving terrain! Well done

[@ablemagawitch]

That was rocky and full of roots but that is dream dirt compared to parts of USA. That is some nice nutrient rich and soft soil. He put in the hours of back breaking work but he wasn't having to pick axe his way through it.

[@sharonholdren7588]

The house I grew-up in was built on the site of a grist mill. It was already 60+years old by that time. Years later, I worked for the Kentucky Geological Survey, and while reorganizing our archival collection of maps, my boss came to me with "Look what I found!" A 1902 map of my home town. Specifically sited was the grist mill, the millrace clearly identified and the stream that had already been channelized by the time I lived there. I couldn't wait to show it to my father who, as little boy, had watched our home being built sometime around 1910. He repeatedly said the map confirmed all the stories he'd heard growing up. And how it explained the perennially empty land next door, the contours around us and what was found when the entire street in front was replaced down to the original brick sewerline. My father profoundly loved that house and impressed on us that our possession was only for a time. That others would come after us and we could only hope their tenure was as respectful ours. He made possible for me the unique experience of living as an adult in the same two houses I'd lived in as a child.

[@alfredcarpenter9305]

Search Mud Flood. Even in the bible, it states " And they never spoke of mud again "

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

Danville, Ky resident here... cool story..!!! Thx.

[@13daniel1974]

I love finding history like this. So fascinating

[@Rando-Rainstorm]

You had your own archaeological dig in your backyard, solo! That's really cool!

[@SandrA-hr5zk]

You should check with a local college and see if their anthropology/history dept would want to help many. Many have clubs for students, and they could help out. So many fascinating things to uncover in this dig.

[@SoulLove-mu3sf]

That’s what I was thinking. Ppl would love to help this venture

[@HalsPals]

Your channel is going to explode if you do this series right. Fascinating!

[@felixcat9318]

This is absolutely fascinating! You literally unearthed a home that sheltered and comforted people hundreds of years ago! I had seen ancient historical ruins being worked on by archaeology professionals, but never someone unearthing something like this in their garden! Thank you for sharing your remarkable find, subscribed.

[@tashuntka]

Makes your heart go pitter pat 👍😁👍 Meow..

[@lindabarnes4128]

Very intriguing! I live on a very narrow, remote penninsula on the Pacific Ocean. It's only two miles wide and five miles long. It was in the ocean 150 years ago, so there are only sea wreck treasures to be found by digging in our very sandy garden here! Fascinating to find old bits here and there.

[@laceandribbonsviolin]

You’re basically living out every kid’s dream of a life of piracy!

[@jujastorm4042]

How exciting!

[@kimc8764]

**only** sea wreck treasures to be found. LOL! So cool!

[@scobitronmcscobie9965]

Is that the range buried as well?

[@Hasdac]

It was in the ocean? But they say the sea levels are rising? Not falling are we being lied too.

[@johnstonewall917]

One of the better videos on KZbin!

[@suellenanderson935]

So exciting!!! I am 1,000% intrigued with this!!! I can't wait to see more and hear what the local historian has to say!!!

[@loriw5457]

Who needs to go to a gym when there is a fascinating project like this in the backyard ! This is fantastic, and thank you. Can't wait for follow up - when you are rested.

[@mariemorgan7759]

Wow! This is so much like the Time Team show from the UK I used to watch back 20 years ago! It's amazing how you did all that work yourself. We are literally standing over layers of history! I have always been fascinated with archeology, great video!

[@norasmith4939]

Time Team even has new episodes now

[@tns6110]

Hello from the U.S.! We were pulling up a stump from a very large tree and we found a stone foundation about 4 feet down. Our land had been farm land once and we figured the foundation was about 150 years old. It was so close to our house, we took pictures and returned it. I can't wait to see your videos on your find!!

[@tns6110]

Oops we reburied it!

[@adamjaquay4279]

Greetinga from United States. Found your channel by chance, can't wait to see the results! I live in the Southwest so we find Spainish stone buildings from 15/1600's in the high desert here also so is very exciting to see your discovery! Cheers.

[@kurtcurtis2730]

Also in the SW. love this

[@afontirs]

Thanks Adam. The house may potentially date back from that period too,. As some others have commented it may have been very old already when it showed on the map from 1839. I'm not an expert but I might ask some local historians to give a view at some point. There are certainly very old buildings here, a local church dates back to the 1200s.

[@billrobbins5874]

WA State here. How would you know to even dig there? 🤔

[@jenaemarieAZ]

We do?

[@jimbayler4277]

@@billrobbins5874 : He mentions that they found a map that shows the building. Possibly curiosity. Or, he wishes to expand the current house/building into that footprint.

[@nunnaurbiznez8815]

I like the calm music. It made me relaxed, I definitely need it. It's so nice to see this. No politics, angry people or pandemic. Thanks for sharing. I also like hearing you talk as well. Thanks for the zen moments!

[@leslieb.1907]

You are absolutely the luckiest person EVER! I can’t wait for more of these! It’s incredible!

[@TheLuckyjoenga]

I live in Southwest Georgia USA & I'm a Time Team fanatic! I've been waiting the show for almost 30 years and never seen anything like this on it!

[@tonydemasi5538]

Your own personal Time Team. Awesome.

[@scorpio_moon]

Wow! Fascinating. Getting the 🍿 ready for the next video's...

[@SJmystic]

Wow! I so appreciate that you are taking care in excavating this. Thank you for taking the time to film, and for all the care you are taking with the land . . . 🙏

[@beklouise9952]

Hi I’m from wales too, this is amazing , keep an eye out for bottles, coins etc and keep us updated 😊 amazing what is under our feet

[@fredscott1199]

Hello from Nashville, Tennessee, what hard work you have done to recover what time he's taken. Great job! I can wait to see what else you may find in your garden! Have a great weekend. Don't forget to video more of your findings, please!

[@petermaas4455]

It looks so easy - but I know from my own experience how hard work this was

[@billshelton9346]

Love it. And thank you for just letting us follow along and not stopping all the time and sharing speculations (at least for now). Other channels have to keep commenting- just let us see.

[@edwardmulder3777]

Great find, lotta work. Must have been exciting to hit the floor pavers and fireplace

[@T-RexRita]

Well done Sir! Can't wait to see the rest! Amazing job digging by the way 👍

[@riverdove1533]

This was so interesting! Thank you for uncovering this so respectfully and sharing with us. 🌿

[@SuperBotanica]

it was very exciting to watch how you reveal a piece of history

[@pdmullgirl]

Super neat find. Looking forward to see more!! ❤️💜💚

[@cindycchesney5716]

I just now found your channel. WOW!!! I can't wait to see the next installment. Well Done You!!

[@Daytona2]

Great stuff. KZbin's clever algorithm recommended this. Your local history/archaeology group may be able to tell you more.

[@MeadowDay]

This is so fascinating…I’m in awe of your hard work and what you have discovered…don’t know how I’m going to wait for part two! Thank you for posting this, it’s like a fairy story in an old book. Miss your country ..watching…from Texas 👍

[@barbaragoss6177]

Time team eat your heart out !What a great find, should run a metal detention device over that fill !Hi from Tasmania Australia 👏👏👍🇦🇺🐨

[@1957speedy1]

I could literally watch this all day , keep it up please and do let us know more , more, more

[@deewise552]

Stumbled on this video on a rainy day waiting for Ian to pass by to the west here in Virginia. How fascinating! Subscribed immediately!!

[@mrscpc1918]

I’m very aware how much work you will do for this and commend you for the respectful way you are uncovering your amazing find.

[@daniellekittle567]

I can't wait to see more! I didn't want this video to end.... fascinating!

[@tracyallshouse2730]

I am so excited to watch your progression on this house it's awesome ‼️🤗

[@colinmccauley3301]

good work, and in retrospect 1839 is a relatively recent time period in history especially in the UK where history can date as far back, or even further than the Roman period. you have really outdone yourself in this project and I hope it meets your expectations

[@Ragnar8504]

It's still considered quite an old house though.

[@bobbie_art]

It is indeed historically interesting, depending of course on the age of the houses in the surrounding area. In my area 10% of the people live in a house built before 1900. Many houses date back 400-500 years.

[@rvalentine1000]

GM, WOW, that is such an honor for you to experience this discovery, much success on what will be revealed👏🏾

[@colette2552]

This is fantastic 😃🥰 Lots of hard work, but well worth it 👌

[@afontirs]

Yes, it's a good work out for sure😄

[@Basai7]

Wow. How satisfying this must be, to uncover this home beneath the garden. What stories could be told by these stones. Thank you for sharing!

[@petemavus2948]

I commend you on all the hard work and interest in revealing history.

[@Glorindellen]

this is one reason I've always wanted to move to the UK! there isn't much history to dig up here in my area in Utah. I might be able to find some traces of a 1940s era garage and a disusued well head for an artesian well, but nothing else historically on my property. The chances of me finding anything pre1940 is remote.

[@Leed216]

Amazing find. Hope to see more vids of your progress. Greetings from Canada

[@downhilltwofour0082]

That is amazing. I can feel the excitement of having your very own Archeological dig! Finding something everyday, imagining the people who lived there and the quality of their lives. It's magical!

[@InfiniteSoul91]

Subscriber 237! Love what you've posted so far. All the very best to You for a successful channel. Cheers from New Zealand 💙🌏💙

[@Caterina...3]

I'm not an expert on these things but yes, that actually looks like the remnants of a kitchen. There's definitely an "oven" there! Such an exciting find! Looking forward to more on this. Looking forward to more from you! T

[@ladypip]

Wow that is stunning, such hard work and such persistents and the reward is beautiful.

[@oldsteamguy]

Interesting stuff. Greetings from Canada.

[@davidharris241]

What an exciting video! Excellent editing, perfect speed and I really liked the music. Can't wait to see more! What a cool thing to find in one's yard. I've dug most of mine. All I've found so far is a big lump of coal.

[@kenkloiber2989]

That must have been so exciting & exhilarating with every foot discovered

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

It was so exciting when you finally got to the floor! And for all those who say he should metal detect for finds-metal detecting is not just picking up a detector and immediately finding things. Detecting is just like any other skill, it takes a while to get to learn it. Yes, it would be great if he could detect it, but having a detector in the hands of an unskilled person would be worse than useless. I metal detect for historical societies and I know the skill required to find those tiny objects. Perhaps he could contact someone in his area, or a club, who does detecting, but I myself would totally understand if he wanted to keep the whole dig private. So his next best option, which I am very glad to see that he did, was to sieve the dirt. Kudos to you, sir!

[@jocelyngarvin188]

This was wild!! I love when things like this show up, and on your land too. No beurocracy to deal with. Good luck from NH, USA 🇺🇸

[@waltersims493]

From Deb Sims, North Carolina, USA…Okay, I’m subscribing! Just found your video, fascinating! Lived in England for three years. Got to uncover the jaw of a pet dog at a Roman Villa dig. An amazing experience. Vacationed in your gorgeous Wales twice. Can’t wait to see your next video.

[@lemonjay2076]

This is fantastic! Im so excited. Subscribed straight away. Will be waiting anxiously for part 2! Thank you for sharing your adventure.

[@kristenhudson3993]

This was Amazing. Just loved watching and seeing it unfold/ get unburied.

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Amazing you must be delighted with your find.😃

[@sandracosta29]

fascinating. Wonderful surprise in your garden

[@kevinmountford4541]

What an absolutely brilliant discovery. Bet your pleased with that, and so much work to so carefully peal back the ages to show what you have. Welldone

[@davidlee6720]

used to be a builder myself, it used to be great to get stuck into some graft, love archaeology too, makes a person wonder about the long lost people who once lived there - but all lives comes to this place in the end, everything however important will always be lost, nature will always leave no trace - even the sun itself will eventually run out of fuel and the earth will just be a black boulder left revolving in space, glad to cheer you up!

[@shaespear407]

David Lee The only truly important things, we take with us when we change avatars. And wet blankets are good to have handy when you are lighting fireworks in the kitchen or just playing with matches.

[@Richiedei50]

Absolutely fascinating. I’m looking forward to the other videos.

[@johnpeter4436]

A real pleasure to watch. 6:02 Seeing the stones still buried and the impetus to dig sparked by your curiosity, I wonder 1) what did you initially think the stones were (I imagined you thought a boundary wall, or something similar), and 2) at what moment in the dig (under the presumption of my imagination) did you realize that it was NOT said imagined boundary, but a wall that was part of a home?

[@janstevens8120]

WOW, how intriguing! I am really looking forward to seeing your next video to see what else you uncover! ⛏🗿😀

[@sherryrector2275]

Please keep going. I can’t believe what you found. You are bringing a house’s family back to life in each shovel of dirt.

[@mslj4062]

This is astonishing! What a beautiful find. 😳😲😱💯❤️‍🔥👏🏼🙏🏼

[@janlester4399]

That is so cool. I hope you (or someone) are sifting the dirt you remove; there could be lots of small relics that might shed light on who lived there and when. I look forward to seeing your progress!

[@loripalmieri1205]

Exactly what I came to say!! At least make a pile that can be sifted later 👍

[@zachschaefer3824]

This music should be free for anyone to download.....it helps my soul. Also, freaking AMAZING to find history like this, especially on your own property and the government/state can't say or do a thing about it! I hope you can make a beautiful garden out it 👍❤️

[@joshuam4637]

Keep digging!! I’m excited to see more.

[@gavingould5158]

So very cool. Imagine being built by someone, housing them and maybe their family, being slowly swallowed up by the earth over the course of two hundred plus years, and then suddenly be uncovered again to see the sky and greenery you know amongst a strange new world.

[@PapaSanDoc]

Amazing work!

[@melindacabral2068]

Absolutely fantastic! I will be watching from Greenville SC.

[@loripalmieri1205]

Me too! 👍👍

[@rosemarythyme6351]

Very cool to see what you have unearthed. It's amazing! I'm subscribing to watch your journey forward. Best wishes from across the pond.

[@christinemulka3614]

I am, too! I am excited to see your adventure unearthed.

[@shineurlight]

Oh WoWza! I do wish that I was your neighbour I'd be more than willing to help you out and explore your properties new building. How magical 🙏❤️ Thank you so much for sharing your journey 🙏 I can't wait for your updates 😜 Kindest regards Ellie of Britainia

[@mariefein9344]

How exciting, can’t wait to see more!

[@rogerlimoseth4790]

I'm going to have to get you over my place and help me out with the garden. You work FAST!

[@jiggyfun807]

Absolutely loved this! Does anyone feel this is rebuildable? I love that space

[@grogon9614]

I want to know what his contingency is, for this restoration?

[@diplomasaurus4232]

Imagine finding your very own grotto in the garden! Exciting to imagine the history of the place, thanks for sharing your discovery

[@MisstressMourtisha]

same

[@michaelgoulding6609]

i would def rebuild it, down to every detail, althouht the fire grate, or range will have had it.. but you could easy get one off ebay,

[@andrewdarlin5231]

I beleive in the UK at least, that if there are existing foundations, planning permisison is alot easier

[@luanneadams2433]

Watching this...I feel even more strongly, that the BBC needs to being back TimeTeam! I've watched every episode and your amazing discovery makes me want MORE! keep digging!

[@NSYresearch]

Hi LuAnne, it was Chanel4 that had Time Team and the New Time Team is available on KZbin...just search for it.

[@BennilocoLoves]

Can hardly wait for part two!! Amazing!! Like finding a buried treasure or time capsule! 😁

[@Muscles_McGee]

This kind of worked field stone construction I'm afraid is very rare nowadays. Modern building codes seem to be at fault. Great work uncovering an amazing testament of a much simpler time.

[@helenamcginty4920]

Simpler but cold and damp. You need to keep a fire going 24 hrs a day in cold stone houses in the colder north. My brother had one in a town. 2 ft thick walls but took a while to warm up. Once warm tho as long as there was a fire going they stayed warm. Also recall a lady commenting that the poet Betjamin could have her old thatched farm labourers cottage he thought was so quaint together with the permanently damp walls and the insects and vermin in the thatch. She was enjoying her new, dry, slate roofed council house with inside toilet and bathroom thank you.

[@lorikendrick5076]

There might be archeologists out there who would like to check this out. Might find coins, buttons, etc. Sometimes it's the little things that tell the story. This is so amazing. I would love to find something like that.

[@davidchristensen2970]

It would be interesting to sift through the infill.

[@beccapaintmore5173]

Yeah it's a shame they didn't look into getting help to do this professionally.

[@kierenboimufc5940]

And he would have to pay for them to come they dont touch okd building soon someone buys they turn up

[@lorikendrick5076]

@@kierenboimufc5940 Is that the way it is in Great Britain? Or everywhere?

[@kierenboimufc5940]

@@lorikendrick5076 yeah uk watches a grand design program. Some one bought a old castle to turn into his home as soon as he brought it and started worl they came didnt want to know about it while is was empty

[@kiridaymond85]

WOW what a score on your land! 😲 A Wonderful piece of History here. I hope you can excavate to the extent that a possible Historic Re-build could be done. I am happy to wait for the continued work on this dig. AWESOME! 💖

[@rebeccacaron8982]

Wow! Pretty darn amazing….thanks for sharing! I’ve subscribed to your channel….keep up the good work🙂

[@sharondonelow5364]

I did too...This is very interesting!

[@snuggletime5749]

@@sharondonelow5364 Me Three 😊 I’m looking forward to his next post

[@ellebelle8515]

Very exhausting work for you. But what a wonder to behold what once was a beautiful home beneath all that undergrowth. Loved sharing your journey is this way.

[@tanyaroyredcar]

fascinating. Lucky you. We have the footings of a 250yo building in our back garden. Found the best of it and have created a bit of a submerged potting shed with some of it. hard work isn't it.

[@Travelgirl0224]

As hubby and I were digging in trees on our new property in New Hampshire, USA The only thing we found was a horse shoe from a work horse. Just glad I didn’t find 3 more! 😆

[@JD-gj2rj]

Looks like alot of hard 💪work but wow! Hopefully you have a metal detector? You would probably find some amazing things! Be safe!

[@debbiebrewington7635]

Oh my goodness, this is just so great. So wonderful you are respecting it!

[@Kimberlygordon6065]

So amazing! I wonder if you’ll find anything in the dirt like dishes, toys, bottles etc. Can’t wait to see the progress!

[@queeneevee91]

The house I live in, About 8 years ago I decided to do some digging around an old Chestnut tree and deep under the ground about 2 feet in diameter, I found 2 really old and original glass coca cola bottles. Plus two more smaller bottles and some old fashioned brown bottles underneath a dif tree that looked like old medicine bottles at some point in time. The house we rent in is no more that 50 years old.

[@Mrs.VonChin]

OMG! This was fascinating! I can't wait for the next part! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@frankmeiser8287]

Wow good job!

[@jackiepeacock84]

I would help you if I was close enough. I'm amazed nobody's helping you! What a frickin NEAT find! I'm a digging fool, and this is treasure. Absolute treasure!

[@Ktki10]

How brilliant! Whereabouts in Wales are you? There are so many abandoned homes here in Wales, but yours is the first one I've seen that was totally buried. What an amazing discovery..

[@lillymay3632]

I very much look forward to part two.

[@rebeccabeardslee2908]

I agree, this is fascinating! I also want to see more and learn more of this story! Did you have any idea that this was there?

[@RogueWave2030]

Good question

[@smilingsam50]

I'd like to add to your question, Did you find any artifacts? Who once lived in the area at that time? Let's hope he answer!

[@Caterina...3]

This man is too busy (and exhausted) from all this digging, it's strenuous work. We've done some on our property, I can attest to it! Let him be, you'll get you answers in due time!

[@vickigraham1543]

Amazing!! Look at the stone work!

[@LadyEnyalus]

Love the video, I can't wait for the next one. Have you thought of an archeological dig from a university? It would be good experience and a lot of free help.

[@janepipkin8139]

Very cool! It's great you even saw to start through the overgrowth. I admire how careful you were. That's hard work. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing more. (SC USA)

[@rinakaur7245]

How exciting. Were you able to trace who lived there through historic records?

[@christinalikoski4937]

Hello The library is a start on the history of the area School photos might show who lived there. Local town council even old news papers might say something and the local pub never fails lol You will be surprised what you learn it's an adventure also Australia 💕Christina