metal detecting one of the first settlers sites in this NH town 1739

New England settlers history found metal detecting a New Hampshire Cellar hole in the woods.
I went hiking and exploring one day to see if I could find this early colonist settlers site and hiked about 8 miles. I did locate it and returned the next day with my Garrett ATGOLD metal detector to see what I could find. Starting the dig out I made the observations that it was a small cabin site with no well, no barn and a stone chimney stack which are all consistent features of crude and small structure. This spot turns out to be one of the pioneer landing spots from a party that was sent to settle this town in 1739. One of 11 men forged their way out here to establish settlement but only lasted one year because of the Indians. That is amazing history right there.
I found some relics left behind from this one man such as a pewter spoon. tomb button, musket ball and shoe buckle. The best item I found was a trade axe from the late 1600s that would have been this settlers main tool for building and survival. It is the classic British design that would have been made to be traded with the Indians. It is the design that predated the tomahawk .
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metal detecting one of the first settlers sites in this NH town 1739

[@williamheden6794]

Charlie, I've made this comment many times but thank you for saving our history. What you do is incredibly important. Thank you again from Ohio.

[@albakanas3558]

Total victory !!!

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

I know that old shoes and boots have been found in chimneys in the UK and old chimneys. People back then built them into the chimney to ward off evil and I think thats is why you find all the buckles in the chimney stacks. As for the old hatchet (if thats the right name lol) what a spectacular find Charlie and the beautiful old spoon and handle, that is one special site. An absolutely wonderful site and video, and thank you for the history behind the site at the beginning, I so enjoyed watching and learning the history, it was riveting. Take care my friend, good luck and happy hunting Mary-Ellen LFOD

[@jodybishel6556]

I was going to suggest the same thing. The Humphreys House Museum where I work had concealment shoes in the wall by an upstairs fireplace.

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

@@jodybishel6556 great minds think alike lol. LFOD friend Mary-Ellen

[@dryheat85255]

Great finds Charlie! One thing I have often wondered is if you ever work with archaeologists to explore sites such as the one in this video. Obviously you are able to recover metal items with your equipment but there must be other artifacts made of stone, wood, ceramics, etc. which would not show up on your detectors. This site would be particularly interesting because it is relatively early and it is possible that other trade goods and native items might be found at the site. I understand that you work closely with your towns historical society so perhaps they are involved in archaeological research.

[@jonathancooper8620]

That trade axe was an incredible find. I was completely blown away!

[@OakKnobFarm]

It's really cool that you can lock down such a narrow date for all these artifacts. Great dig!

[@kimyork6774]

So awesome!

[@markattardo]

AWESOME episode!!!

[@MUDSWAT]

Thanks for taking us with you!

[@steveyounger465]

Love the history...and the relics ...Thank You...

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

It's amazing that you can narrow it down to one person too. Brilliant one, love being along for the ride!!! You are my daily go to video. Don't ever stop.

[@briankesterson4365]

Charlie - All that I can say is, "Fantastic!"

[@rondathiesen9317]

Found the site! Cool beans!! Great finds!!! Good diggin day!!😁😁😊😊

[@daisymay4183]

Wow what an amazing history lesson to find things that have been lost for centuries in the ground and to pinpoint the very first settler site just fascinating hike.

[@googlesucks2296]

Oh that belt axe head find is SO friggin cool! I’d be jumping up and down if I found one! It’s a find that I hope to experience in my lifetime.

[@gcarmichael]

Very well done Charlie!

[@larrystephens7437]

Charlie I watch all of your videos but for some reason I found this one very fascinating. I think it was the fact you knew some past history of the site. Great video, thanks for sharing the history.

[@NorCalTim]

Any one of those finds would make today's adventure a win!

[@elifallin9708]

That tomahawk is awesome!

[@americanartifacts8092]

Beautiful early finds and loved the background story.

[@rammur1]

Nice !

[@RonJustDiggingLife]

Thx for sharing. Enjoyed as always. Great spoon.

[@paulstan9828]

Had to pretty brave to go out in the middle of the wilderness and build a homestead back then.

[@MNpicker]

Sweet finds... The history behind that axe is epic😎

[@laurier8369]

I really enjoy your videos , I look forward to them ..

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Great history at least you found the site and you found some relics that's pretty cool you stay blessed Charlie and I'll see you in

[@chuckvt5196]

Amazing finds and history, Charlie! I wonder if that settler had sipped his soup with that pewter spoon, while discussing the New Hampshire Infanticides of 1739, which actually began 370 years ago this coming Sunday! It was sensational news in NH that year! Gosh, I love history! Thanks, Charlie!

[@5280Adventures]

Beautiful site out there. I ran your tip on all metal on my gold and noticed a difference in what I was finding. Thanks for having me change it up and pull out relics that I had missed previously. HH Charie

[@derek7521]

Love that trade axe ! I haven't dug one of those in ages ! Great video Charlie 👌

[@ritaturner6165]

Love the spoon and tomahawk

[@MrAussiedarren]

Looks like a new digging implement and excellent finds.

[@computergrant1]

Fantastic video, I love history behind it, as well as the history within!

[@hoodoo_taco]

Great Tomahawk and spoon! Keep it up, enjoying watching!!

[@TrooperBri]

That's a great piece of town history to find. No doubt you'll be back.

[@vacuumtubesinc4828]

As a trade axe, could it not have been dropped or lost by an attacking Indian? You mentioned that indians drove the first settlers out.

[@anthonymoody2897]

That’s what I was thinking as well. If it was the settler’s go to side arm, chopper/weapon you wouldn’t think he’d just throw it down if he didn’t have a good reason for doing so.

[@diveandthrive4391]

Wow! Nice finds! Keep it up and happy hunting!

[@yankeepicker2293]

Your passion for our love of history abounds. Well done sir.

[@DigginWithDeej]

Awesome shoe buckle & spoon!

[@theodoredicks3305]

Tomahawk that would be something to find. Great short video. I really like your video's. They show what it was really like back in the day. Good stuff...

[@jameykuesthardt5530]

Cool dig!! Congratulations Charlie!! ENJOY YOUR NOT THURSDAY!!!

[@davidraines2544]

Another great spot Charlie rat tail spoon and trade ax. Great video buddy

[@jeffadams7]

Nice finds Charlie. Love the tomahawk

[@markhagge8646]

Really enjoyed the local history that you shared.

[@tomj4506]

Great dig C. So much stuff for one year. Makes you wonder if it was reoccupied . I would think the Indians would have burned it though. Need to go back with the SD team..... LFOD !

[@big61al41]

wow, great axe Charlie...going way back for that one

[@steveclark4291]

Wow that is something to really soak up while watching the video ! Okay let's get started on another adventure looking for some history to put in the museum ! I have my iced tea and my smokes now I'm ready ! Here we go ! LFOD

[@DirtTherapyDownUnder]

Love that Tomahawk mate, congrats from over here

[@southaussie5108]

G'Day from Australia..... that is an awesome little shovel you use.

[@steveclark4291]

They would still be awesome to check out ! You found some great things which is good ! Thank you for another great adventure and finding pieces of history ! LFOD

[@richardross7219]

Congrats on the trade ax. I hope that you are lucky enough to find a squaw hawk. Good Luck, Rick

[@kayesdigginit1519]

You still amaze me with your abilities in determining where to look, after reading the information given you. You're the man for the job 👍 Congrats on the colonial finds; great finds indeed 😀

[@TheReal-HeeHaw]

Rewarding day for sure.Enjoyed watching N.T ✌

[@perrykeitel7317]

Great video and history. I have 2 cellar holes just like that on my sisters' property in Canada found some cool artifacts there also. Thanks for sharing

[@kevinstrickland4881]

Cool history for that site!!

[@thehitchhiker7228]

Nice Charlie the spot we had talked about near me was the same year and same story chased out by the Natives. Are you going to talk about your new shovel?

[@carolewebber9974]

You are so good at this!

[@keithie6]

hey digger charlie awesome find , that was a old site ,, (thumbs up)

[@lesahanners5057]

This was super Charlie. Loved that you got spoonage. I think those two pieces are the same spoon too. How cool! You were nearly upstaged by the birds in the background tho, they were singing their hearts out. I loved it! That axe head had to be the best thrill. Is that the oldest one you have found so far? I'm glad you found the site and got such great results. Thanks for another wonderful Not Thursday. Have a delightful day!

[@dagwoodacid]

Very cool!!!

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Awesome stuff as always 👍

[@markburns5534]

sweet finds

[@DutchboyAdventures]

Fantastic video my friend!

[@tinman7130]

a very interesting site because of it's history. the hatchet recovery was nice and you used the book> that makes my Not Thursday

[@safarikitty9632]

If its a known Settler's site, Archeologists need to grid the area & methodically dig for teeny-tiny stuff like pins..pen knifes...etc.

[@DetectaBull]

Awesome finds. Would like to see your collection. Do you have a display of all or some of your relics? Would be an awesome video. Well done matey

[@SHOVELCARD]

would love to see what you end up doing with that tomahawk. I love refurbishing any old axes that I dig up.

[@digginghistorylittlejimmy9960]

Youre work is invaluable for your town. Great job. keep saving that history. And thanks for sharing.

[@scottfoss716]

excellent video

[@chiefkirk]

Some truly awesome finds Charlie. I love the hatchet. Great job.

[@EZDiggin]

1st and as always another great Not Thursday adventure

[@brucemiller607]

Just wondering how thick that iron buckle would have been before it sleep for so long, and love your projects!!!

[@sherrylanglois5274]

Could tomahawk find be a french throwing knife? Good on you for having such a cool hobby. Thanks!

[@stuartalexander1595]

Nice disco ball.

[@darrylwithrow293]

Sick tomahawk

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

What is up with the new toy you are digging with? Looks a little smaller and Stealthier than the one you usually use. That trade axe is very cool and the spoon is also. Thanks for sharing, take care and be safe.

[@loughkb]

I wonder if shoe buckles and chimney stacks is due to them drying their shoes at the fire.

[@normawinton6832]

Lots of shoebuckles too be found there. Wish the tongue would have been in the hole. That site needs a good racking huh? HH!

[@xplicithalostar8372]

@9:00 This might make sense about shoe buckles in &/or around chimney stacks, good place to dry out wet boots & shoes from extended traveling & through all kinds of wet weather, I would think.

[@83gt17]

Folded trade axe. I've made them, cool to see the real deal.

[@Pwrcritter]

Liked..and subscribed...

[@dickjohnson1158]

Would some artifacts find their way down hill along with that erosion ?

[@Moe-nm4nv]

Good question

[@kayesdigginit1519]

I would've thought so. I'm hoping he goes back and checks there as well 👍

[@rhondawithington3682]

Look like a good day to me.

[@g.fortin3228]

Amazing find ! is that book still in print / available ? I'd love to buy a book like that to ID items

[@donfulton5765]

@@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677 Thank you for posting the link above. I always love it when someone provides links to help us diggers out. Thanks again from San Antonio TX

[@Blessings.429]

Please clean that up and then show us again. It’s a neat trade axe 💖🇦🇺

[@douglaslangella7782]

Where did you get that bad ass little shovel?

[@johnlighthizer4439]

Shoe buckles and fireplaces??? They were put there so they can thaw their shoes out during the winter time....

[@danssmokintreasures]

New Digging tool Charlie?

[@hooper4581]

Outstanding ! I have an axe fetish. That was a real beaut

[@crewnail1763]

The axe was his equivalent to your Rogan, use it for everything.

[@jaybales3160]

🤙

[@johnharms6178]

background information made video more interesting-

[@fleep9008]

Maybe, colonial vacation sites? A place to unwind from the big city? 😜 Seriously though, if that "tomahawk" was a main carry, then he left in a hurry or he got half way to his next destination and realized, crap, I forgot the tomahawk.

[@thomasfritz2685]

I think you hit the ax on the tree that got cut down from it

[@Uncle_Bucks_Forge]

That tomahawk is awesome!