Interpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites metal-detectors-600-to-800 These agitator knobs move through

These agitator knobs move through the material in rapid succession causing it to mix and tumble

Lightweight and portable - weighs just 8 lbs

The aluminum 1-1/4" diameter handle is welded at a 20 degree angle so you can use your foot on the back of this scoop to push it into the sand

Overall length of this scoop is about 47" long

Interpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites metal-detectors-600-to-800 These agitator knobs move throughThis is the second of a series of "how to" manuals on relic hunting in rural Civil War campsites. Once a prospective campsite is found, the authors provide methods to successfully interpret the campsite history from its relics. These methods allow for an estimate of the overall size of the campsite and the delineation of various camp subdivisions (officers area, enlisted area, commissary, stables and livery, sutler store and hospital, if present) from