while ploughing fields, excavating for buildings.
and can be chipped or broken by rough handling.
of damage by plough or other farm equipment.
Note the pecked, uneven surface within the oval.
stone. It was too large and too far from the fence to take a closer look.
Very likely it is a mortar. Note the ball-shaped stone on the left.
While clearing part of the meadow for vehicle parking,
this rock was
flipped over revealing a mortar hole. It was later removed for safe keeping.
While taking photos along a country road, I happened to follow a game trail.
Imagine my astonishment when I came upon this rare find.
Imagine my astonishment when I came upon this rare find.
Further investigation by the authorities determined the stone had lain
undisturbed since its original use. It has since been removed.
undisturbed since its original use. It has since been removed.
It is illegal to disturb or remove Tribal American artifacts.
Always notify the proper authorities immediately.
Doing so will protect the site from inadvertent
destruction due to development or vandalism.
"Integrity is who you are when no one is looking."
Always notify the proper authorities immediately.
Doing so will protect the site from inadvertent
destruction due to development or vandalism.
"Integrity is who you are when no one is looking."
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