All,
We started the day looking for any remains of the “Flemens” residence listed on the 1858 Burlington County map I found on the Library of Congress website. It was located just off of Carranza road where Hampton Gate was reported to be. In just a few minutes of searching Jessica found what very well could be the location. Scattered all around were semi large stones along with many bricks, so it is not just pieces from the stone hill nearby. It is about right where the map shows it. There was no evidence of a cellar hole, just bricks and stone and maybe an underground wall that I did not dig around.
We explored somewhat across Carranza road for remains of the hotel, but with little time the briers kept me somewhat at bay. Another exploration is needed. And there is a possibility that the road that heads south into the woods there was the road to Hampton Furnace from Hampton Gate. It goes right by the “Flemens” house and matches up with the map pretty close.
From there we headed over to Quaker Bridge road via Hampton Furnace driving past a thousand bikers for the large rally going on. I spent most of the time pulling to the side of the dirt road to let them past. We headed to Quaker Bridge road to look for some stones for the Fruitland development. One of the property corners is about 40 feet off of Quaker Bridge road, and I did not expect the stone to still be there. But to my surprise history is hanging tough. It actually is a nice size one.
The next corner was close to the Sewell shooting range. It was much smaller and at ground level. I had to dig around to find it.
Kingofthepines..........the gate is now closed.
And our final stop was to make a “Then & Now” photo using Nate Ewing’s photo. Here is the Richards grave at Pleasant Mills.
Guy
We started the day looking for any remains of the “Flemens” residence listed on the 1858 Burlington County map I found on the Library of Congress website. It was located just off of Carranza road where Hampton Gate was reported to be. In just a few minutes of searching Jessica found what very well could be the location. Scattered all around were semi large stones along with many bricks, so it is not just pieces from the stone hill nearby. It is about right where the map shows it. There was no evidence of a cellar hole, just bricks and stone and maybe an underground wall that I did not dig around.
We explored somewhat across Carranza road for remains of the hotel, but with little time the briers kept me somewhat at bay. Another exploration is needed. And there is a possibility that the road that heads south into the woods there was the road to Hampton Furnace from Hampton Gate. It goes right by the “Flemens” house and matches up with the map pretty close.
From there we headed over to Quaker Bridge road via Hampton Furnace driving past a thousand bikers for the large rally going on. I spent most of the time pulling to the side of the dirt road to let them past. We headed to Quaker Bridge road to look for some stones for the Fruitland development. One of the property corners is about 40 feet off of Quaker Bridge road, and I did not expect the stone to still be there. But to my surprise history is hanging tough. It actually is a nice size one.
The next corner was close to the Sewell shooting range. It was much smaller and at ground level. I had to dig around to find it.
Kingofthepines..........the gate is now closed.
And our final stop was to make a “Then & Now” photo using Nate Ewing’s photo. Here is the Richards grave at Pleasant Mills.
Guy
Great finds guy,great pics,great day for exploring,hopefully you and jessica's next trip out there you will find that hotel site,and thank you for bringing the pines to me.
