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Unique ID: SF5228
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
Small copper-alloy nail with circular head 8 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick, and complete bent square-section spike. The dating of this object is difficult - circular nails and tacks are known from the Roman period but are also used today.
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 10 mm
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st September 2000
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: SUFFOLK WICKHAM SKEITH
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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