Blacksmithing Discoveries and Historical Insights

Alex Leguiner and Jack Begley visit blacksmithing expert Carmen Lake in Centerville, Nova Scotia, to examine ox shoes found on Oak Island. The discussion reveals that the shoes are British-style, dating from 1650 to 1750, and suggest large-scale industrial or military activity in different seasons. The findings indicate a possible connection to a mysterious stone structure and the construction of the Money Pit. The presence of both winter and summer shoes along a trail suggests significant transportation activity, possibly related to a British military operation.

Who are the individuals visiting Carmen Lake's shop?

• Gary Drayton and Carmen Lake

• Alex Leguiner and Gary Drayton

• Jack Begley and Gary Drayton

• Alex Leguiner and Jack Begley

What is the primary purpose of a winter ox shoe?

• To provide traction on ice

• To protect against rocks

• To be worn by horses

• To be used in muddy conditions

What distinguishes a British military ox shoe from others?

• It is wider and thicker

• It is made of gold

• It is made with machine-made nails

• It has a decorative design

What is the likely origin of the ox shoes found on Oak Island?

• British

• French

• German

• Spanish

What does the presence of both winter and summer ox shoes on Oak Island suggest?

• A natural disaster

• Seasonal industrial or military activity

• A single short-term event

• A festival celebration

What does the line of ox shoes found on the trail indicate?

• A ceremonial route

• A single ox's journey

• A decorative path

• Major transportation activity

What is the possible function of the corroded piece found?

• A weapon

• A cooking utensil

• A piece of jewelry

• A finial on an ox cart

What type of operation does the evidence suggest occurred between the swamp and the money pit?

• A British military operation

• A civilian trade route

• A farming activity

• A mining expedition

What is the significance of the seam found on the corroded piece?

• It reveals the piece was painted

• It indicates the piece was molded

• It shows the piece was broken

• It suggests the piece was handmade

What does the presence of scroll work on the ox cart suggest?

• Religious use

• Civilian use

• Artistic use

• Military use