Bottle dumps in CT

[Len]

So you have pipes/running water in the barn? Your detector might give you readings in a straight line right to the street. If the structure has electric power then "Call Before You Dig" might just have a map of all the pipes. Involve Dad before you do any digging. Maybe little bro too when he gets a little older...

 

[LITTLE RHODY]

I live in western Mass, and I've found many dumps over hills and in ditches, and along or near old stone walls. Often, I'll just follow the stone walls and they'll lead right to dumps. Lidar maps make it easy to find stone walls, hills, ditches, and cellar holes, showing you where there might be dump sites. I've also had luck in large and medium-sized rivers. Hope this helps!

Could explain what and where I could obtain a Lidar. Please excuse my ignorance, Bill Rose Little Rhody Bottle Club

 

[HunterTheFox59]

Could explain what and where I could obtain a Lidar. Please excuse my ignorance, Bill Rose Little Rhody Bottle Club

The Lidar I use is called ARCGIS, and I believe they have maps a bunch of states.

 

[LITTLE RHODY]

The Lidar I use is called ARCGIS, and I believe they have maps a bunch of states.

Thank you.

 

[harryr1961]

Hi I’m a kid who lives in southern CT I’m sort of New at bottle digging and I’ve looked around the house with a probe and I’ve found a few bottles but they were all in random places and i don’t think from an outhouse or anything like that. Anyways if anyone knows where are the best places to look in the CT area are whether that’s in creeks or rivers or other places any help would be appreciated and i can understand not wanting to give a spot away but any help would be appreciated.


Thanks!

I like to use old maps and choose rivers and creeks to check out where there was habitation. Good luck, and I hope you find some great stuff.

 

[PlaneDiggerCam]

Hi I’m a kid who lives in southern CT I’m sort of New at bottle digging and I’ve looked around the house with a probe and I’ve found a few bottles but they were all in random places and i don’t think from an outhouse or anything like that. Anyways if anyone knows where are the best places to look in the CT area are whether that’s in creeks or rivers or other places any help would be appreciated and i can understand not wanting to give a spot away but any help would be appreciated.


Thanks!

I dig SE and Eastern CT if it is a farm, a dump would be more likely to find. Check directly back from the back of the house, towards low areas or edge of fields, especially corners. Follow rock walls! Look for bulges or rock piles, look for evidence of broken glass or pottery and metal buckets, cans, barrel straps, etc. Also, feel free to message me as I and my fellow buddies may be able to help you further.

 

[Strapside]

Welcome to our online community. ..Any woods nearby/ on your property? Look in places where the snow doesn't get deep. (Running water always a degree or two warmer.) The places mentioned in the above messages are great. ..Until it gets Spring-like, let's not forget about that house you're in. Look for floor boards that are missing nails/seem loose. Same goes for original walls--like in closets. Dirt floor still in the basement? Is there a loose stone/brick in a fireplace? Sharpen your eyes. You might find all kinds of treasures that prior owners left behind. A metal detector is helpful. Just don't reach into somewhere where you can't see what you are attempting to grab. ..Of course, "Barns are just outdoor museums"/ they hold a lot of treasures too. Often times bottle pits were under or around them and may still be there even if the structure has been taken down. Your probe will come in handy and save you a lot of time. If you go to your town hall they will have some records on your property's prior owners. The town library/historical society might have a pic as well. ..Want to dig like a pro? The CT State Natural History Museum (UCONN) has The State Office of Archaeology (+ it's supporters) located there. They'll get you exposed to digging and saving history by finding stuff at a field school site. Contact them online for the details. ..Any time you want to ask me a question or two just click on the envelope in the top right hand corner to start a direct "conversation." ..FYI- I'm in central CT. Good luck and don't tear up the house without permission. --CT Len

Len and others,
I live in Cheshire, CT and collect strapside flasks. If you ever dig one from a CT town, keep me in mind, Thanks

 

[Len]

Hi Strapside,
Haven't seen one of those in a long while. They're generally non-specific. I'll keep you in mind if I do. --CT Len

 

[PlaneDiggerCam]

Len and others,
I live in Cheshire, CT and collect strapside flasks. If you ever dig one from a CT town, keep me in mind, Thanks

Perhaps you can meet up with my buddy and I on a dig this summer. Depends if we can find a big enough spot!