Have been finding relics on our own private property for 30+ years. Just started hunting with a basic detector within the last few years and have uncovered a plethora of what appear to be early settler and farming remnants.
Making me more interested in the history of the area around Woodruff.
I also just discovered a large section where all the rocks are “hot rocks” and really make the detector scream even if most low grade metals are discriminated (maybe not the right terminology)
Had always thought these rocks were brought in for erosion control as they are very rounded and smooth but think now it may be a large hematite deposit. The rocks can be found a foot or maybe more underground and range in size from 150lb to ounces. Brown, orange oxide type layer outside and matte to shiny black inside.
Anyone have any history on the old iron belt of upstate SC from 18th to 19th century they could share?
Some of the iron or steel implements I find are 10” or more below ground making me think the history of the area is much older than I originally thought.
Check out some of the finds! More to come.
Making me more interested in the history of the area around Woodruff.
I also just discovered a large section where all the rocks are “hot rocks” and really make the detector scream even if most low grade metals are discriminated (maybe not the right terminology)
Had always thought these rocks were brought in for erosion control as they are very rounded and smooth but think now it may be a large hematite deposit. The rocks can be found a foot or maybe more underground and range in size from 150lb to ounces. Brown, orange oxide type layer outside and matte to shiny black inside.
Anyone have any history on the old iron belt of upstate SC from 18th to 19th century they could share?
Some of the iron or steel implements I find are 10” or more below ground making me think the history of the area is much older than I originally thought.
Check out some of the finds! More to come.
