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  • @mmercier0921
    @mmercier0921 4 года назад +23

    I bottle dig in Massachusetts. Your find was special. Nice stone works.
    I found a whole town. Just stone foundations and chimneys. Place was so old there was only black glass and pottery. Clear glass did not show up there. My partner thinks they used thin tanned hides as windows.
    We did not report this find. My partner is gone now... doubt I could find it again alone.
    It was definitely colonial era. Took a month to heal from the bug bites.
    Topsfield, Wenham, Hamilton zone. Off the Ipswich a few miles.
    Bushwacking gets you interesting finds.
    We took nothing from that site. Couldn't even find a iron nail with the detectors. Looked like it was all peg.

  • @Infesteringmole
    @Infesteringmole 4 года назад +44

    I don't care if you need to go out of state....please never stop making these!!!!!

  • @johnnygunz2300
    @johnnygunz2300 4 года назад +22

    Cool stuff... Word of caution for anyone wandering woods in New England. There are old homesteads everywhere in the woods and in some cases old wells barely covered or flat out open. Watch where you're stepping!!! I've had a few close calls out metal detecting.

  • @cynthiaennis3107
    @cynthiaennis3107 3 года назад +13

    It’s in Rutland State Park! I never heard of it & I’m in Massachusetts. I’m reading about it & in 1933 this became part of the water shed for the Quabbin Reservoir! (Oddly, many, many valley towns were abandoned to create this huge reservoir with numerous islands which can be seen from the tower in the Quabbin, in Ware, now guarded since 9/11. ) They say on a certain part of the edge of this place, you can look down & still see the ruins of homes in the water! I have never seen that part of it! It’s a huge area & how they ever filled it, I have no idea! UPDATE: It’s 38.6sq mi! Wikipedia says the water inflow comes from New Hampshire!

    • @antronargaiv3283
      @antronargaiv3283 3 месяца назад +1

      The wife's grandfather was a civil engineer/contractor. Hem moved some buildings out of those towns (Enfield, Prescott, Dana and Greenwich) and built a funicular up the side of Mt Holyoke. I went to school in the 70s in Amherst. We used to take day trips out to Quabbin and up Mt Holyoke. Lots of history in the Connecticut River valley.

  • @cynthiaennis3107
    @cynthiaennis3107 3 года назад +4

    It is a beautiful area to walk. When I walked it in the 80’s to 90’s, there were lots of beaver dams! The biggest 4 wild turkeys all fanned out crossed the road not 100 feet in off of route 9! Saw a huge buck with my dad...that had to be before 91. On my way home from work, I’d seen 6 deer crossing the street, 2x2! Lots of fly fisherman in waders, a nice place with lots of trails & it seemed quite safe! I’m betting there are people living on the numerous small islands who are preppers!

  • @JonDunnmusician
    @JonDunnmusician 29 дней назад +1

    Jason I've been enjoying your videos: wondering if you cite the musicians or musical artists composers that are in your videos- super important to acknowledge them, further make sure they are compensated

  • @zoh9322
    @zoh9322 2 года назад +1

    It’s crazy stumbling upon this video. I grew up around there, and my father used to tell me stories of how he and his brother would explore the grounds when they were younger!

  • @keithsr.
    @keithsr. 4 года назад +11

    I recognized that lake immediately. Long pond Rutland , great place to fish.

  • @anonymousgoat3669
    @anonymousgoat3669 4 года назад +24

    I wonder how many nights the old man sat in front of that fireplace thinking "they're not going to take my land from me"

  • @Rockhopper-57
    @Rockhopper-57 4 года назад +9

    Very creative videography and editing. Nice job! Location made me think of Quabbin.

  • @dianalovescolors
    @dianalovescolors 4 года назад +5

    I live in Massachusetts on Cape Cod and had never heard of these places..thanks, what a beautiful place.

    • @WhiteManXRP
      @WhiteManXRP 4 года назад +2

      TRUMP 2020. JANUARY 6TH

  • @katbrewer5961
    @katbrewer5961 4 года назад +5

    NEW SUB HERE, YOUR VIDEOS ARE ON A DIFFERENT LEVEL. AMAZING QUALITY WITH CREATIVE CONTENT, congrats!

  • @michaelpaul9236
    @michaelpaul9236 4 года назад +25

    You missed the largest prison ruin there. It’s up the hill on the right, hidden in pinetrees, just before the powerlines. And In winter there’s moose tracks everywhere, if lucky you might see one.

    • @guypeck8175
      @guypeck8175 3 года назад +3

      Where is this exactly?! I'm from Massachusetts and I'm working on a project relating to all of the haunted and folklore, legends, and true strange tales of the local region, in an effort to shine a light on the true origins and reality of the state of Massachusetts

    • @cynthiaennis3107
      @cynthiaennis3107 3 года назад

      @@guypeck8175 Rutland...now part of Quabbin water shed! Did you find it??

    • @cynthiaennis3107
      @cynthiaennis3107 3 года назад

      Nice!

    • @jacehubner5150
      @jacehubner5150 6 месяцев назад

      Nice

  • @frankb5693
    @frankb5693 4 года назад +3

    What a great video, thanks Jason. That whole area is just beautiful and I was really impressed by that chimney in the house ruins, it was incredible.

  • @oneeyeddog3045
    @oneeyeddog3045 4 года назад +1

    Wow! I’m new to your channel and must say..... very impressive! The drone shots, editing, narration, history.......you covered it all! Awesome job! Thank you and I subscribed!

  • @Ruggedystim
    @Ruggedystim 3 года назад +3

    Dude, you feel like you're being watched? It's probably that giant lizard. As always, great video

  • @skynetd-termination98
    @skynetd-termination98 4 года назад +2

    Great video, Jason...felt like I was on the adventure with you! Looking forward to the next trip!

  • @LouRock
    @LouRock 4 года назад +1

    I’ve been here but it was way to late at night too walk to the ruins but after seeing your video I want to go back very badly !!! Amazing video !!! 👍

  • @theycallmesashh
    @theycallmesashh 4 года назад +33

    Everyday I’m finding something new about my state 😭

  • @JMExplorations
    @JMExplorations 4 года назад +3

    Awesome job as always Jason!!! That’s so funny because someone told us about this place a while ago but we just haven’t had the time to get there!!! It was great to see it from your perspective!! Beautiful job editing!!! Stay safe my friend!!! 😊

    • @JasonAllard
      @JasonAllard  4 года назад

      Thank you! It’s a beautiful explore - let me know if you guys need any info👍🏼 can’t wait to see where you go next.

    • @JMExplorations
      @JMExplorations 4 года назад

      @@JasonAllard You should check out the plane crash site that we did last weekend! It's quite a hike but the views are amazing!

    • @lisagardner4814
      @lisagardner4814 2 года назад

      @@JasonAllard where is the Edward cross house located ?

    • @HelloNewman73
      @HelloNewman73 Месяц назад

      ​@lisagardner4814 in the woods , thats all thats left

  • @Sparty-pi3jq
    @Sparty-pi3jq 3 года назад

    I'm new to your channel and have been bingeing your vids. Subscribed and loving every single one! Keep up the great work!!

  • @punman5392
    @punman5392 4 года назад +11

    Dude there’s tons of places like this all over Mass and northern New England in general.

    • @Amanda-ky9jr
      @Amanda-ky9jr 4 года назад +1

      Agreed!!

    • @jimbarrofficial
      @jimbarrofficial 3 года назад +2

      Right, these places litter the entire region from stem to stern. Interesting, but not really shocking or historically significant. Great video quality though. The hike through the woods would be of more interest to me as it is tranquil and relaxing.

    • @guypeck8175
      @guypeck8175 3 года назад

      Where is this exactly? I'm from this region and I'm working on a project relating to these subjects. Do you have any other New England examples to share? Any specifics and/or details would be greatly appreciated! You can reach me by email too if easier..? guypeck451@gmail.com I'm located closer to the western Massachusetts area but I'm still willing to travel! Thank you for in advance!

  • @burnshirtvalleyfarm6337
    @burnshirtvalleyfarm6337 4 года назад +17

    I live on land adjacent to this massive track of watershed land. This is just the tip of what lies in these woods. Like he said in the 4o's Boston needed more fresh water so they evicted four towns in the center of the state and took half of a few more towns, Barre included. All the people wore forced out and all that remains are the foundation, stone wall and old roads. The Swift river was damned to make the Quabbin reservoir, the four lost towns. The land adjacent to mine is part of Rutland state park which is for the protection of the Ware river and tributaries that also feed into the Quabbin water system. Most people who rely on this fresh water have no idea as to the human cost. It has become in the end an incredible natural protected are non the less. But stay away its haunted. BOOOOOO

  • @diane1390
    @diane1390 Год назад

    That place would be an artist paradise. I can see someone armed with a camera, or oil paints and canvas or a sketch pad. Just so peaceful and beautiful.

  • @ericbielakiewiczvideography
    @ericbielakiewiczvideography 4 года назад +7

    I actually filmed at the prison camp a while back and it's a beautifully quiet location! Shame there isn't much left of it, I would have loved to explore more!

    • @huntermalone8299
      @huntermalone8299 5 месяцев назад

      The rutland prison camps are opened again with tours and a lot more to see

  • @tresannrn8454
    @tresannrn8454 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful exploration!!! A big thanks to my special buddies ..J & M Explorations for their great shout out to you.. which allowed us to share your adventure as well!!!TY!!

  • @christibelle7
    @christibelle7 2 года назад

    Very cool video. Love the editing !!

  • @jabbermocky4520
    @jabbermocky4520 2 года назад

    The first view of the trail going into the woods reminded me of Barre, Mass. The Quabbin Reservoir project in the 1930s left numerous ruins in that area. Just guessing at the location. So interesting!

  • @joshv1143
    @joshv1143 4 года назад +15

    Should have brought a medal detector there prob would dig uo some cool finds !

    • @jonahpinx
      @jonahpinx 4 года назад +3

      All the land that was taken for the the Reservoir is classified as Watershed land and you are not allowed to do any digging or anything that can potentially cause problems with the area that might eventually effect the the Quabbin Reservoir and good old Bostons drinking water. For those that enjoyed this and the makers of the Video you should check out Dana, Ma. it was also one of the areas taken but never flooded for the Res.

    • @mmercier0921
      @mmercier0921 4 года назад +1

      You know you are in early colonial when there is no metal.
      I had a boss from Britain... he laughed at my colonial bottle collection. They threw that "shit" aside. They dug for Roman stuff.
      He was born and raised in a 700 year old country house...

    • @OriginalKingRichTv
      @OriginalKingRichTv 4 года назад

      Yeah a couple shanks and a little shivs. Sure 😁

    • @KSE828
      @KSE828 8 месяцев назад

      I didn’t know there were medals out there!

  • @terryciavola2251
    @terryciavola2251 4 года назад +1

    Very interesting watch. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻😊

  • @jasonsilva5864
    @jasonsilva5864 4 года назад +7

    I'm from Mass..what part of mass is this beautiful place located?

    • @im_saved_by_grace
      @im_saved_by_grace 4 года назад +2

      I thought he said worcester I'm from Woburn Massachusetts

    • @rumpleminze25
      @rumpleminze25 4 года назад +5

      Both are in Rutland

    • @nick9341
      @nick9341 4 года назад +2

      He won't give this place away and i don't blame him. People will destroy this place . if you do find this place please keep it a secret.

    • @GreatWhiteZep
      @GreatWhiteZep 4 года назад +2

      @@nick9341 destroy this place??? You mean worse than it already is?!??
      Not to mention it's readily located on Google Maps.

    • @nick9341
      @nick9341 4 года назад +1

      @@GreatWhiteZep trash and graffiti

  • @leeheat333
    @leeheat333 4 года назад

    Love your channel man - keep up this content!!!!

  • @Matt24berge
    @Matt24berge 2 года назад

    The stone work is insane! Crazy that it geld up so well.

  • @TheRetroNobody
    @TheRetroNobody 4 года назад +1

    What an amazing find way out there. The trek to that spot seems so far now, but I wonder what it was like when it was all still in use.

  • @stratdx
    @stratdx 2 года назад

    At Rutland, there is also a foundation that was a hospital, mostly for tuberculosis patients at some point. I love stuff like this.

  • @cynthiaennis3107
    @cynthiaennis3107 3 года назад

    Thanks for taking us with you! I’ve heard a tunnel in or near North Adams is haunted. (I’m in south western MA)

  • @ryanharris6045
    @ryanharris6045 4 года назад

    That was fun. Most of the abandoned places where I live that are a hundred years old or more have long rotted away, as they were mostly wooden buildings. Finding old concrete foundations and bridge abutments in the woods is pretty cool though. Cheers!

  • @aidani3416
    @aidani3416 4 года назад +4

    I was gonna go here in like a week! now im even more excited

    • @cmephoto1
      @cmephoto1 4 года назад

      Is this in Barre?

    • @rekdaknight
      @rekdaknight 4 года назад

      Were is this place?

    • @MJSaco
      @MJSaco 4 года назад

      Where is the Edward Cross house?

  • @ramdizzle9133
    @ramdizzle9133 5 месяцев назад

    I can't tell you how many parties have been out in those prison camps. I grew up 15 minutes from them, and the place is a great area

  • @kevindaniel2122
    @kevindaniel2122 4 года назад

    You deserve 1mil subs! Keep up the good work!

  • @je4266
    @je4266 4 года назад +4

    Love to see abandoned house on great island pond in Plymouth on a video....

  • @e.m.rabbitt9993
    @e.m.rabbitt9993 4 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this new video! The 1st property is so interesting. It must really be tucked away to be so untouched by grafitti. Curious about the headstones you showed. Did you check them out?

    • @JasonAllard
      @JasonAllard  4 года назад +2

      Thanks! All of the headstones were dated in the 1800s - they were well taken care of for the most part. Really pretty overlooking the pond.

  • @bobwhite8440
    @bobwhite8440 4 года назад +3

    I live around here. Been hiking, fishing, and kayaking the Worcester County woods for forty years. There's great whitewater in Central Mass. Seen bear, moose, eagles, otters, loons, bobcats, owls, etc. Beaver are like field mice around here. I know dozens of places like he shows in his vid.

  • @BeverlyM52
    @BeverlyM52 4 года назад

    Beautiful! All you need is a roof! Well, maybe a floor, some windows, and some doors...

  • @jayarnold4149
    @jayarnold4149 3 года назад

    Another good one they’re all good nice job

  • @Dav3Campb3ll
    @Dav3Campb3ll 4 года назад

    Salaamalaikum
    What an interesting story. Beautifully filmed and professionally edited. Well done! Subbed.

  • @MattEastwood
    @MattEastwood 4 года назад +4

    Fun story Jason ... well told! You're right, it is a beautiful area and we are lucky to call New England home.

  • @tnhpdc44
    @tnhpdc44 3 года назад

    Just discovered your channel, really love it. Where do you download your backing soundtracks? Very cool music

  • @willmiller8290
    @willmiller8290 Месяц назад

    Wow ive been hiking that area for weeks now and havent seen that yet, csnt wait till i come across it

  • @Gq_one
    @Gq_one 4 года назад +7

    East coast is the best coast #MASSholes 👊🏿👊🏾👊🏽👊🏼👊🏻

    • @Amanda-ky9jr
      @Amanda-ky9jr 4 года назад +1

      Yeaaa buddy #Masshole 😆

  • @m.t.426
    @m.t.426 2 года назад

    Wow! This isn't too far from me in the Albany NY area.Love it! Sacandaga Lake NY was also flooded for a reservoir
    Lots of interesting stories about that too!@

  • @rodgerbiddle883
    @rodgerbiddle883 4 года назад +3

    It would be a nice place to camp in the winter build something around the fireplace

  • @Maniac1607
    @Maniac1607 4 года назад +1

    Next time you're in the area, check out the abandoned town of Dana by the Quabbin. Pretty neat.

  • @njaneardude
    @njaneardude 3 года назад

    This was awesome! You are right up there in Casey Neistat level! Seriously!

  • @dianedelehanty6233
    @dianedelehanty6233 8 месяцев назад

    Come to the Quiet Corner of CT! We have some fabulous old places to explore. Of course, as a Rhode Islander that may be " TOO FAR" for you to travel!😂

  • @lindalakota38
    @lindalakota38 3 года назад

    The house reamains is awsome so cool people dont go to it all the time ive ben all over the place and never new of the old house

  • @Spooky_boo22
    @Spooky_boo22 4 года назад +5

    I've been to the prison camp a few years ago its pretty cool

  • @dalegoulden2919
    @dalegoulden2919 4 года назад +1

    OMG! I grew up next to this town and never knew of it's existence.

  • @simonemueller7693
    @simonemueller7693 4 года назад

    Oh well done boys are like your graphics your edits well done

  • @John-bl8vb
    @John-bl8vb 4 года назад +5

    Not really a secret. A lot of people around Rutland and the surrounding towns know about these ruins. Long Pond is literally right off 122

  • @cynthiaennis3107
    @cynthiaennis3107 3 года назад

    Nice big fireplace!

  • @shroudenightwind8997
    @shroudenightwind8997 3 года назад

    I am confused that map at :50 is the path that leads to the Rutland Prison Grounds, but you later traveled north (going back to your car) to visit Rutland Prison Grounds? This means the map at the beginning is probably not right. I am curious to know where you actually found the abandoned ruins then if they are not actually right next to the Rutland Prison Grounds? (I think you just misconstrued using Google Earth) As I have an overview and the icon that says at :50 is actually the location of the Rutland Prison Grounds and not the abandoned Island house.
    (I was a long time Resident of Rutland Ma)
    If there is a way to let me know where the Ruins is I would like to try to go there.

  • @ohnotuono9136
    @ohnotuono9136 4 года назад

    Sick stuff dude. It all came out great! Thanks for letting me tag along on this one!

  • @starwart
    @starwart 4 года назад +1

    Are these places filmed in this video all located in Massachusetts?

  • @EugeneRossi
    @EugeneRossi 2 года назад

    Yeah I was just there. The cemetery isn’t hard to find, right off 122 after the boat landing. Trail was hell and I almost got lost a few times, but well worth it. Didn’t see any ghosts but it was a really neat find.

  • @paranormalabilitynetwork1434
    @paranormalabilitynetwork1434 4 года назад +2

    What's up Jason, I hope you are doing well brother. Happy New Year. ~SB

  • @alicezecevich2654
    @alicezecevich2654 4 года назад +2

    OMG this place looks like a movie set for the Blair witch!😱😂😳👍

  • @domn415
    @domn415 4 года назад

    Thank you for another great Video Jason!!! Keep healthy and safe in your travels!

  • @matthuntsboston
    @matthuntsboston 2 года назад

    Love this stuff

  • @Ben-kw8rc
    @Ben-kw8rc 3 года назад +1

    They're planning on tearing it down this summer!
    Save it!

  • @monkcheetah8203
    @monkcheetah8203 4 года назад +1

    Great video nice job editing . I would love to go there and Metal detect. What’s the name of the pond? Is it Rutland Mass?

    • @NewEnglandTrogg
      @NewEnglandTrogg 4 года назад +2

      Yeah this is just the Rutland Prison Camps.

    • @JasonAllard
      @JasonAllard  4 года назад +1

      @@NewEnglandTrogg First location is not at the prison camps

    • @NewEnglandTrogg
      @NewEnglandTrogg 4 года назад +1

      @@JasonAllard I know it's Long Pond. Right by the Four Corners.

  • @linda9111
    @linda9111 4 года назад +1

    Where is the first location at it looks so familiar definitely a awesome find

  • @donnavaughn5393
    @donnavaughn5393 4 года назад

    Thanks you my friend

  • @MJSaco
    @MJSaco 4 года назад +1

    Where is this in Mass?

  • @cynthiaperrier5987
    @cynthiaperrier5987 4 года назад

    Glad to have subscribed to your videos!

  • @charliedontsurf70
    @charliedontsurf70 4 года назад

    This was a very enjoyable video.

  • @guypeck8175
    @guypeck8175 3 года назад

    Is this the Worcester state hospital?

  • @guypeck8175
    @guypeck8175 3 года назад

    Where is this exactly?! I'm from the local area and working on a project relating to these subjects.. extremely interested!!

  • @Macandcheezy2.0
    @Macandcheezy2.0 Год назад

    Beautiful

  • @maplecosy9429
    @maplecosy9429 4 года назад +3

    What state park? You don't say where this is in Mass

  • @milkapeismilky5464
    @milkapeismilky5464 3 года назад

    What a magical place. I love MT, but we've nothing remotely like this.

  • @neebob2
    @neebob2 4 года назад +1

    Great place to visit w/ a dual-sport motorcycle . Was just there last week

    • @samhines3590
      @samhines3590 4 года назад

      Where is it at

    • @neebob2
      @neebob2 4 года назад +1

      @@samhines3590 Barre Dam / Rutland state park

    • @rekdaknight
      @rekdaknight 4 года назад

      @@neebob2 by the disc golf course?

    • @neebob2
      @neebob2 4 года назад +1

      @@rekdaknight That's the place !

  • @davidhutt-j2n
    @davidhutt-j2n 14 дней назад

    Pretty neat it would.b E hard to build that where it is

  • @paulahowlett8452
    @paulahowlett8452 4 года назад +1

    Where in Massachusetts is this

  • @NicktheQuick2025
    @NicktheQuick2025 Год назад

    Is this easy to find. Might take my two boys on an ad entire tomorrow

  • @mellotones
    @mellotones 3 года назад

    I'm from Worcester, I'm finna find that island house!!! 😱

  • @plumerjr
    @plumerjr 4 года назад

    So cool!

  • @pokemonpat1254
    @pokemonpat1254 4 года назад

    That huge tunnel/ cellar is dope. Smoked a L there 🤣

  • @Chevyguy-1984
    @Chevyguy-1984 4 года назад

    Are you by chance related to Bob who used to work at the train station in westerly?

  • @jenniferkline8527
    @jenniferkline8527 4 года назад +1

    Grew up hanging out at The Rutland prison camps.

  • @jdhinckley1954
    @jdhinckley1954 4 года назад +1

    Great series. New England is not high on the "Urbex places to go list", but given the 400 years since it was settled (read invaded by Europeans), there ave been many places/buildings/etc, built and then abandoned. Vermont and Maine, the two states I frequent the most have many places to explore.
    Thanks for upping NE's Urbex profile!

    • @m.t.426
      @m.t.426 2 года назад

      Good! Glad it's not! Never heard of Urbex.Nobody wants a bunch of creepy ,selfish, messy people around.

  • @anbus1018
    @anbus1018 4 года назад

    It's hard to tell from the video but that place looks like it could almost be Resurrected.... good bones walls look straight......❤

  • @OriginalKingRichTv
    @OriginalKingRichTv 4 года назад

    I’m from both states. What part.

  • @Runofthemillshop
    @Runofthemillshop 4 года назад

    Dope!!!

  • @diannakollanda53
    @diannakollanda53 4 года назад +2

    Interesting not knowing that they even existed

  • @joegoins9894
    @joegoins9894 4 года назад

    Master choose us 😁

  • @deannageoffrion9361
    @deannageoffrion9361 4 года назад

    omg I want to go there please send me directions I was born and lived my whole life in Worcester had no clue that was even there

    • @rekdaknight
      @rekdaknight 4 года назад

      Have you found the location?

    • @deannageoffrion9361
      @deannageoffrion9361 4 года назад

      @@rekdaknight no

    • @rekdaknight
      @rekdaknight 4 года назад

      It's in rutland and barre at long pond off 122

    • @deannageoffrion9361
      @deannageoffrion9361 4 года назад

      @@rekdaknight thank you I'll have to go there when it gets warm

    • @rekdaknight
      @rekdaknight 4 года назад +1

      If you go when its warmer bring a disc/frisbee with you because there is a 18 hole disc golf course there by the barre dam and it's free to play.

  • @MJSaco
    @MJSaco 4 года назад

    It's not the Edward Cross home, it used to be the estate of the Priest family.

  • @briansmith-l1q
    @briansmith-l1q 7 месяцев назад

    my uncle lives around the corner from there....... try to find, a grave yard, i think it's in Lancaster, area,,,, beyond an already old cemetary sp, is yet another one, after crossing rail road tracks that are still used,,, there's a grave yard, with a black slate stone (kinda new commemorating the site, dated 1635. ask around, people know of it. I know you guys will get a kick out of it

  • @TheParanormalWitch
    @TheParanormalWitch 2 года назад

    Are you related to Brock Allard