1700s House Foundation Markings

FoxW · Jul 31, 2016

Hey all,

I was just wondering if anyone has seen any markings like this before. They are on a cornerstone in the foundation of a house built in 1766. I've attached some pictures, so please let me know if you have seen these before or might know what they are. Thank you!

Ed in colo. · Jul 31, 2016

I have seen markings like that on old buildings before but have no ides what they mean, sorry!

NectarDetector · Jul 31, 2016

Probably the stonemasons initials

Oldsjunkie · Jul 31, 2016

I haven't seen these particular marks or anything but I do know that back in the day when people had pride in what they did they liked to leave something behind stating that it was their work. My assumption would be that the masons that laid up the foundation carved these in as a maker's mark of sorts or the original owners did it or had it done for the same purpose, like having kids put their hand prints in fresh 'crete and writing the year next to it. This pride in workmanship of course wouldn't happen today because everything we build is pressboard !!!! sent from from China to a big box store...

Oldsjunkie · Jul 31, 2016

NectarDetector said:
Probably the stonemasons initials

You type faster than me Nectar...

rreahard · Aug 1, 2016

NectarDetector said:
Probably the stonemasons initials

Yep!

1700s House Foundation Markings

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