Just a suggestion, before filling it back in you could pop a time capsule in there. You could ask people watching what they think you should put in it. 👍
When I restored my first house, I poured a cement floor in the crawl space. While it was wet, I drew a big "X" in the last corner. That way, if the house is ever demolished, they will find a big "X" and think something of value is buried there. If they break the concrete and dig, they will find nothing, and that will be the punishment for them demolishing the house I restored! 😁
My 1830s road menders house in the Ardudwy has 1960s quarry tiles on the kitchen floor. They were laid in cement skim over huge rough slate slabs (3' square some of them) There was an underground quarry 2 miles away. The slabs are bedded on what looks like puddled clay and grouted with lime rich mortar. An abandoned tumbledown once the next door cottage still had its slate untiI I removed them for a garden path and concreted the area for car parking. Cold doesnt describe it - We didn't get a fridge until recently because ab unopened bottle of milk would stay drinkable for days. Also I put in a slate sgelf😢 for a cold pantry. This series is really interesting / note to creator, there is a vibrant Society for the Study of Welsh Vernacular Architecture you might find interesting. Ive been out of it some 30 years now but Im fairly certain that the History Departments at Aberystwyth or at Bangor could get you a contact address. They might be very interested in what you are doing. I say you are doing citizen archaeology. Great Job.
Please be careful! This is how Colin Furze started! ROFL! Greetings from Texas, love your content. I have a ton of projects going on, and when I take breaks I watch guys dig holes in their island. Sounds really weird............
I might take a few other flagstones up at that end as there is the remains of a tree stump still rooted there and I want to take them out, so might discover more. We will see.
@@afontirs If there are more parallell rows of stone under the floor, it might have been a heated floor. The romans built heated stone floors with ducts underneath to harness hot air for floor heating.
Hey don't let that clay get wet--you'll be a potter before you know it! Plus it'll never dry well, and if it freezes could heave the floor. That stone work almost looks curved..follow that line around outside your dig and see if it shows..that's how castle footings are found. Love the channel..
Watching your journey has been so incredibly interesting. Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely looking forward to more. The old world and all the history has me in awe. 😁
I remember in a previous video when you were clearing out the floor and the tree growing up through somewhere near the hole, you threw out a large flag stone. It could be part of what's missing. Love what you've done so far. Xx
What you found, and your explanation, is pretty well it: flags on packed earth. Simple cottages. That's how it was. Before you backfill, though, @ladypip's suggestion of a time-capsule is worth considering. Cheers!
It's funny, but that looked like it had a slight curve to it. I wonder if it was a step for a root cellar or maybe a filled in old well that was built over. It's fun to speculate.
Looks like a place where inhabitants could store some valuables to avoid robbing. Maybe they lifted the stone panel before leave to take their belongings? (Yes, I love adventure novels)
Hello. I think it would be as good idea if you were to check the dirt you dig up. Pass the dirt through an 1/8” hardware cloth. There may be a coin or two lurking in the dirt. I am working on an old house and often find bits of the past just below the surface. John in Bethel, Missouri. USA
Amazing that the slate flooring has remained level and intact without what modern builders consider critically important foundation work. Maybe the clay was a factor?
If I was going to go to the trouble of putting a new floor in that shed, I think I'd do it in wood and get it up off the ground, then put a front with a door. With the cost of wood it does mean a much bigger investment, but it would be much better for whatever your going to store in it, and it would give you a place to work out of the weather. I guess it depends on what your future plans are.
From Deb in North Carolina…..been watching since the beginning and it hadn’t occurred to me to dig under the under! First, you dug to find the ruin under the soil, now under that. Is this project of exploration going to drive you into a university for a degree? You’re becoming quite the archeologist. And I wonder if any of them have stumbled upon your videos? People who love to watch others dig in the dirt are a unique breed.
The space you have dug out could be either a fire pit or a drinks cooler if you can use some of the other stones as a cover so it’s safe when not in use?
VERY INTERESTING AND EXCITING TO SEE WHAT YOU MAY UNCOVER. I WONDER WHAT THE ROCK WAS FOR UNDER THE STONE SLABS? PREVIOUS STRUCTURE? TIME CAPSULE FROM YOU IS A GREAT IDEA, PLEASE CONSIDER IT!!!
Intriguing as always, could it be worth excavating and back filling with gravel to form a soakaway for rainwater - do you have an issue with water hanging around after rain ?
Could those stones in the ground be the foundations for a wooden post as part of stairs to a second level? I forget if you said how many stories it was but even smaller old houses often had multiple levels.
"I wonder what's under there." That seems to be the motto of this channel. Love it!
Those uncovered stones almost look like steps. Perhaps it was a root cellar or a place to hide treasure 😄
Or a dungeon?!!!!! Lol.
My thoughts exactly aswell ! That or a sh!tter 😂
I was thinking that too
Yeah root celler for sure
Yes they do from certain angles, but then come to an abrupt end sadly.
Just a suggestion, before filling it back in you could pop a time capsule in there. You could ask people watching what they think you should put in it. 👍
GREAT IDEA!
When I restored my first house, I poured a cement floor in the crawl space. While it was wet, I drew a big "X" in the last corner. That way, if the house is ever demolished, they will find a big "X" and think something of value is buried there. If they break the concrete and dig, they will find nothing, and that will be the punishment for them demolishing the house I restored! 😁
I will bury an iPhone and a book called, "The Second Sleep."
My 1830s road menders house in the Ardudwy has 1960s quarry tiles on the kitchen floor. They were laid in cement skim over huge rough slate slabs (3' square some of them) There was an underground quarry 2 miles away. The slabs are bedded on what looks like puddled clay and grouted with lime rich mortar. An abandoned tumbledown once the next door cottage still had its slate untiI I removed them for a garden path and concreted the area for car parking. Cold doesnt describe it - We didn't get a fridge until recently because ab unopened bottle of milk would stay drinkable for days. Also I put in a slate sgelf😢 for a cold pantry.
This series is really interesting / note to creator, there is a vibrant Society for the Study of Welsh Vernacular Architecture you might find interesting. Ive been out of it some 30 years now but Im fairly certain that the History Departments at Aberystwyth or at Bangor could get you a contact address. They might be very interested in what you are doing. I say you are doing citizen archaeology. Great Job.
I guess you don't walk around barefoot much in the house then! Thanks, I will look into it.
@@afontirs DEFINITELY NOT . 🥶
Please be careful! This is how Colin Furze started! ROFL!
Greetings from Texas, love your content.
I have a ton of projects going on, and when I take breaks I watch guys dig holes in their island. Sounds really weird............
Biden said the Texans are all gay.
This may be a well...the slightly curve.. Maybee remove a flagstone and look if the curved wall continues. Great video, thank you.
My first thought seeing what appears to be steps was either a well or a cistern to store water
I might take a few other flagstones up at that end as there is the remains of a tree stump still rooted there and I want to take them out, so might discover more. We will see.
@@afontirs
If there are more parallell rows of stone under the floor, it might have been a heated floor. The romans built heated stone floors with ducts underneath to harness hot air for floor heating.
Hey don't let that clay get wet--you'll be a potter before you know it! Plus it'll never dry well, and if it freezes could heave the floor. That stone work almost looks curved..follow that line around outside your dig and see if it shows..that's how castle footings are found. Love the channel..
Watching your journey has been so incredibly interesting. Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely looking forward to more. The old world and all the history has me in awe. 😁
I remember in a previous video when you were clearing out the floor and the tree growing up through somewhere near the hole, you threw out a large flag stone. It could be part of what's missing. Love what you've done so far. Xx
It could have been, but I've already used it in the kitchen build! whoops.
@@afontirs nice one! Xx
What you found, and your explanation, is pretty well it: flags on packed earth. Simple cottages. That's how it was. Before you backfill, though, @ladypip's suggestion of a time-capsule is worth considering. Cheers!
always fascinating to watch you videos - thank you. 👍
It's funny, but that looked like it had a slight curve to it. I wonder if it was a step for a root cellar or maybe a filled in old well that was built over. It's fun to speculate.
Always love watching your videos. The excavation of the ruins is great! Definitely looking forward to seeing more.
Looks like a place where inhabitants could store some valuables to avoid robbing. Maybe they lifted the stone panel before leave to take their belongings? (Yes, I love adventure novels)
That was unexpected. Love your videos short or longer!
Our entire Victorian terrace, built in 1891 was built straight onto the dirt! Still standing with no movement issues.
Love your videos and seeing your progress. Thank you, and keep up the great videos!
I am *loving* this series, I would kill to find something on my property too, oh well a man can dream I guess.
I was hoping it was a stairway! It’s always exciting!
I was thinking that too
That was my hope too!
It looks like a round shape, and also looks like maybe an old well.
Hello. I think it would be as good idea if you were to check the dirt you dig up. Pass the dirt through an 1/8” hardware cloth. There may be a coin or two lurking in the dirt. I am working on an old house and often find bits of the past just below the surface.
John in Bethel, Missouri. USA
I thought you were going to go all Phil Harding on us at the beginning with waterlogged deposits. But seriously, somehow this has become a must watch.
Oh my it's BEAUTIFUL! I think it will be one of those things that just gets even more beautiful with age❤
Maybe it was entrance steps before the kitchen was added.
Gold. There's gold hidden down there. Viking gold.
Is this an area Vikings settled?
@@catherinefromchristchurchn6508 Pretty sure he's in Wales.... so probably not.
Hope springs eternal!
I think we need a secret basement, or at least a secret compartment for contraband.
Watching you get deeper….well! Goosebumps!!
🕊❤️🕊 Peace and Love 🕊❤️🕊
Amazing that the slate flooring has remained level and intact without what modern builders consider critically important foundation work. Maybe the clay was a factor?
Thanks!
If I was going to go to the trouble of putting a new floor in that shed, I think I'd do it in wood and get it up off the ground, then put a front with a door. With the cost of wood it does mean a much bigger investment, but it would be much better for whatever your going to store in it, and it would give you a place to work out of the weather. I guess it depends on what your future plans are.
Good to know there’s clay down there, perhaps a new hobby to come 🛖
I was halfway expecting you to find stairs leading down! 😂😂😂
Beautiful!! U could try a hot iron tool and burn in the lines which would make them more prominent and darker at the same time.
Keep digging, my country is down a bit further!😂
Great video
Fascinating!
My thoughts exactly! hooray!
From Deb in North Carolina…..been watching since the beginning and it hadn’t occurred to me to dig under the under! First, you dug to find the ruin under the soil, now under that. Is this project of exploration going to drive you into a university for a degree? You’re becoming quite the archeologist. And I wonder if any of them have stumbled upon your videos? People who love to watch others dig in the dirt are a unique breed.
He doesn't need a degree. Hes already an archeologist!
You've discovered the hidden steps to the underworld 😮😮😮
The space you have dug out could be either a fire pit or a drinks cooler if you can use some of the other stones as a cover so it’s safe when not in use?
VERY INTERESTING AND EXCITING TO SEE WHAT YOU MAY UNCOVER. I WONDER WHAT THE ROCK WAS FOR UNDER THE STONE SLABS? PREVIOUS STRUCTURE? TIME CAPSULE FROM YOU IS A GREAT IDEA, PLEASE CONSIDER IT!!!
Thanks! Afon⛏
Almost looks like stairs. But why?
I was thinking that too
oh, I thought it was going to be a secret staircase at first.😜
Why not put the clay soil back in and let it settle back in?
I think I will do that.
Yes goes perfectly
Hier war ich ja schon ewig nicht mehr.........
Those could be foundations from an earlier building
Intriguing as always, could it be worth excavating and back filling with gravel to form a soakaway for rainwater - do you have an issue with water hanging around after rain ?
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real life minecraft 😁
RUTHKIRKPATRICK Yes I think those are steps leading to ...something
Could have been a toilet hole ?
Searching with metal detector. treasure hunt😊
A well by the looks
Could those stones in the ground be the foundations for a wooden post as part of stairs to a second level?
I forget if you said how many stories it was but even smaller old houses often had multiple levels.
Nice 👍👍👍😎😎😎
Can you turn on comments on your new video? Thanks!
Would have been amazing if you'd have found something of archaeological significance.
I thought it was a cellar, even if it was you would never dig it out 🤔mmmmmmmm
Could be milk cooler
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