I was told about an unusual find in Lockhart recently.  A metal cell or cage was dug up on private property.  At first, I wondered how and why such a heavy object would be buried.  Now, I have learned that it may have been put there (below ground) on purpose as a place for punishing slaves.  The strap iron bars were at the top and offenders would have been lowered down into it.  At this time, this is only conjecture but I am investigating the possibility.  All new information and pictures will be under the banner Cages and Cells – Caldwell County.

 

Cage after being brought up from beneath the ground

Excavation of cage.