Where we live was logged in 1905 for the; big stuff (. 6 ft DBH D FIR). Still have a few of the stumps, one over 11 ft dia.
When I cleared for our house 1971 found a number of 1-1/4" wire rope pieces and some pieces of chain and a wedge and saw blade (misery whip). Best find was a 15 inch block for the 1-1/4" wire rope that had enough grease on it I was able to refurbish it.
Just yesterday, DW is digging in the garden, and turns up a 1902 indian head penny - thinking it was dropped by a logger? Would have searched till he found it if had dropped a gold piece !
Interesting how the indian head penny shows up after so many years - nothing like England or France though to find a hoard of old roman silver.
When I cleared for our house 1971 found a number of 1-1/4" wire rope pieces and some pieces of chain and a wedge and saw blade (misery whip). Best find was a 15 inch block for the 1-1/4" wire rope that had enough grease on it I was able to refurbish it.
Just yesterday, DW is digging in the garden, and turns up a 1902 indian head penny - thinking it was dropped by a logger? Would have searched till he found it if had dropped a gold piece !
Interesting how the indian head penny shows up after so many years - nothing like England or France though to find a hoard of old roman silver.