IDH Episode 63: Metal Detecting a Civil War Fort

This is one of those permissions that only comes along on the rarest of occasions! In this episode, I'm detecting at the site of an original Civil War fort that changed hands multiple times during the war. It is privately owned land, and I am here with permission. Some of you will likely guess the area, but please do not put it in the comments. I will have to delete them if you do out of respect for the landowner. Hope y'all enjoy, and thanks as always for watching!
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Here’s the gear I use:
- Minelab Manticore Metal Detector
- Garrett Pro-Pointer AT (handheld pinpointer)
- Minelab ML105 Wireless Headphones
- Predator Model 65 "Ranger" D Handle Shovel
- Lesche LS Digging/Cutting Hand Shovel
- Tactical Metal Detecting Thigh Pack with Water Bottle Pouch by Jueachy
Music:
Midnight Lorry by Dispatch
Wooden Championships by Lobo Loco
Banjo Stomp by ArtTestMusic
Swamp Blues by MidnightBlueMusic
Saloon Door 30 Aaron Rose
Banjo by Benoit Langlais
#metaldetecting

[@howarddenney5331]

Never get tired of anything civil war!!!

[@333Hogwarts]

From an old relic hunter. My place was NorthAnna battlefield along the North Anna River, VA. I see that the hill on the river bank is steep. With that being said, figure out a way to hunt the side bank. There are relics there. I found lots of relics for my efforts on the banks of the North Anna River. Keep us old-timers in your travels. Good luck. There may be a plate in there. Maybe confederate !

[@IDigHistory]

Appreciate the advice! And thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@terrygreennway9655]

Nice hunt, I always give land owners items if they want them. Good job.

[@jeffreywashbourne8074]

You had a fantastic day thanks for sharing

[@IDigHistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennethlowe4293]

Has to be very interesting just to walk over grounds like that, much less get to unearth those finds! Great job.

[@IDigHistory]

Absolutely. Thanks, Kenneth.

[@relic_recon2]

Bro!!! Im a teacher, last day of school is Thursday, you obviously need help digging all that lead, I can be there late Thursday night!!

[@davidallison2112]

That's a once-in-a-lifetime pair of permissions! In time you'll be able to assemble a remarkable collection from that fort. Combined with documentary research, it could make an extraordinary article.

[@VoGusProspecting]

I wish we had that kind of history here.
Australia has some amazing cultural aboriginal history. But little in the way of European stuff.
None the less. Great show

[@IDigHistory]

Appreciate you watching! I guess I sort of think along the same lines about England or other parts of Europe. Old, old stuff there that we just don't have in the US.

[@jeffreyburress2200]

Screw holes on the spur. That one the soldier screwed onto the heel of his boot.

[@phillssongs]

Loved your video. I found ten sixty nine in a Union camp here in East Tennessee, using Garrett's ADS7 with a twelve inch coil and all ten were 8 to 10 inches.

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

Very Cool finds from a Historic Location. Thank You for posting

[@IDigHistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Nice work! Once in a lifetime opportunity for sure.

[@joemiller8965]

Awesome finds! Congrats JP!

[@piedmontartifacts8910]

Sweet spot for sure, I for one never get tired of bullets. Kenny

[@Brandon.Pressley]

Brother that’s awesome!! Semper Fi!

[@mwdjr3158]

Fantastic video! What a special opportunity to get on that site.

[@IDigHistory]

Thank you!

[@SkiSearcher]

nice hunt and amazing site ! would love to see a part two visit here 🦅🇺🇸🤙

[@kathrynnisse5105]

Can't wait to see a follow up finding iron pieces.

[@stevenpenczu3541]

Love it, Andy ❤❤❤

[@IDigHistory]

Thanks Steven 👍🏼👍🏼

[@judybugjudybug9196]

We enjoyed watching!!

[@IDigHistory]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@rickyb2200]

Great relics.

[@ericfairchild5431]

Awsome location!

[@rodneyfruhling5128]

Awesome

[@Metal-Detecting-Texas]

Very nice.

[@flokat300]

I found a complete spur like that from civil war in Leavenworth Kansas.

[@IDigHistory]

Nice!!

[@chrisnorris1177]

Gotta be some buckles and box plates in there somewhere

[@judyyork1812]

Which battle/skirmish would this have been?

[@johnnybottles2344]

🕶👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@johnholmes6897]

Rivet post hole

[@IDigHistory]

??

[@michaelworkman]

What part of Tennessee are you from

[@IDigHistory]

I'm over in the western part.

[@michaelworkman]

@@IDigHistory oh I am in middle

[@homesteadhunterdwd4652]

I dont know how i missed this video, just found it, gonna watch it now. I know its a good one, im not sure you made any bad videos. Looks like an awesome place to detect. What brand of anti rust stuff do you use? I would like to try some on pieces i have.

[@IDigHistory]

I'll have to take a look. I'll let you know 👍