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Found this today sticking out of the dirt on the bank of the river.
It's looks to me as a key stone,but what are the little rings on the back for?

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No, not even close by.
Used to be some buildings I dont remember what they where
I have to look that up.
 

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I was gonna say... Looks just like a gravestone to me. Maybe somebody was buried in the middle of nowhere because it was a peaceful place?
 

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Just a guess... The ringlets mounted on the back would indicate mounting. The thickness of the stone material would indicate decorative and not a structual piece. The shape of the bottom of the stone looks to extrapolate into a perfect arch (window?)The top of the stone would ,when other identical pieces are fitted side by side would take the shape of a petaled flower above a window, or door. Like I said just a guess. Cool piece!!
 

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I think this may be part of a federal period mantle. Jeff Noordsy may know better.
 

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