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May 5, 2008
stones below the surface in backyard
We're finally getting into the garden after three years in our Leffers Manor brownstone. We've discovered great masses of round yellow rocks (beautiful) just below the surface of the soil. Makes planting tricky. We're wondering what these stones could be. Are they part of the natural make-up of the soil? Are they the remains of an old stone wall from days gone by? Thanks for any experience/knowledge you may have.
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Hmmm...
All of Lefferts Manor was part of the Lefferts family farm, so there weren't any large buildings. I don't have these type of stones in my garden [Midwood II, backing on Maple) so they're not all over. I'd guess they're the remains of a wall, out-building foundation, cistern, etc. I wish I knew an archaeologist.
I wonder if anyone at Lefferts Homestead in Prospect Park might know?
Posted by: Bob Marvin at May 5, 2008 11:41 AM
If you don't want the stones, I would love to take them. Please contact me at 212-698-3534. Thank you.
Barbara
Posted by: BB at May 5, 2008 1:12 PM
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