Ironwork

I think Shane Beady's gonna go far.

I also love ironworking.

Ironworking is the oldest-

Oh, that's cool, isn't it?

That is old school.

This small pit, without structural brick, was a brick-making clamp, consisting of unfired brick built up over two firing chambers.

There is good evidence that a pottery kiln was situated 30 feet west of the industrial area.

Ironworking pits.

Also in the industrial area near Pitch and Tar Swamp, there is a circular pit in which lime, bog iron, and charcoal suggest the manufacture of iron.

The previously mentioned pit within the area of the Confederate fort yielded sword parts, gun parts, bar iron, and small tools indicating a forge site, perhaps an armorer's forge.

An early 17th century two-man crosscut saw has been recovered almost intact.

Records indicate that pit saws were used, although none has been excavated.

The Ironworker.