NAIL
Unique ID: YORYM-FE2B02
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast lead nail of uncertain date. The hail has a flattened circular head and square sectioned shaft. The shaft tapers to a worn point which is slightly bent.
The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. The nail is 46.3mm long, 11.1mm in diameter at the head and weighs 13.6g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Dimensions and weight
Length: 46.3 mm
Weight: 13.6 g
Diameter: 11.1 mm
Quantity: 1
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mrs Rebecca
Griffiths
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Identified by: Mrs Rebecca
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: North Yorkshire
District: York
To be known as: Strensall
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Discovery metadata
Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land[scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined[scope notes]
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Created:
Monday 6th February 2012
Updated: Tuesday 7th February 2012
