[at-l] Sinking Creek Mountain

["Fred Kirch" <FKirch@state.de.us>]

Forwarded to:      ismtp[at-l@backcountry.net]
          cc:      
Comments by:       Fred Kirch@Clerks@CCP_NCC
Comments:      

Felix describes the mounds as looking like small fortresses and that's 
exactly what they look like. They also look like they could have served as 
bake ovens which would be very unlikely considering the location. 

My speculation is they had to do with the Civil War. That mountain is well 
located with clear views of the valleys and mountains around it. The ridge 
could very easily be defended. I think the mounds were part of a signal 
system; probably places where fires were lighted at night to communicate.

It's interesting that thousands of people have walked by these things 
apparently without asking what they were.

Thanks to those who responded.

Springfever


   -------------------------- [Original Message] -------------------------      
While crossing the ridge on top of Sinking Creek Mountain last Sunday, I saw 
what appeared to be piles of stones about three feet high on both sides of 
the trail. However, it was clear that the stones had been set in place not 
merely piled on top of each other. There were probably about eight or ten 
mounds on each side of the ridge, which is quite narrow at that point. 

Can anyone out there give me an explanation of this interesting site.

Thanks.

Springfever

* From the Appalachian Trail Mailing List |  http://www.backcountry.net  *

==============================================================================