Digging for Answers at the Battle of Caulk's Field-- Part 4

Archaeologists are hoping to determine the opponents' battle lines by surveying dropped artifacts.  According to Julie Schablitsky, during the height of battle, soldiers were "shedding metal."  The pattern of these brass buttons, spent munitions and coins will show where they stood.

Also knowing that American musket shot was smaller than the British helped draw the battle lines.  There is also unfired ammunition that was dropped in the heat of battle as soldiers hurried to reload.

And, Schablitsky says she sees definite patterns emerging.  A sweep of 40 acres last fall shows clearly that the fighting occurred over a larger area than originally thought.

More to Come.  --Brock-Perry