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Unique ID: HESH-30BA94
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nail possibly dating from the Roman period to the Medieval period (AD 43-AD500) although more likely dating to the Roman period.
The nail is square sectioned with a convex circular globular shaped head. The body of the nail tapers to a blunted square sectioned terminal. The shaft tapers at an angle rather than straight. This has possibly suffered damage in the plough soil. The nail has a mid-dark green even coloured patina with smooth surfaces. The body of the nail has small possible filling marks. There are no further marks or decoration on the nail. Allason-Jones and Miket (1984) illustrate a similar example excavated at South Shields Roman fort. The short length of this object may suggest it was used as a functional item to secure or decorate furniture rather than used as personal adornment such as a hair pin. Functional items such as this can be harder to date precisely.
The nail measures 37.63 mm in length, 6.79 mm thickness (at the square shaft), 13.69 mm is the diameter of the circular head and the nail weighs 10g.
Allason-Jones, L. and Miket, R., (1984) Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort. Gloucester :Society of Antiquaries of London.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Quantity: 1
Length: 37.63 mm
Thickness: 6.79 mm
Weight: 10 g
Diameter: 13.69 mm
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Other reference: HFDMG: 3221
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: SJ6511
Four figure Latitude: 52.69554067
Four figure longitude: -2.51931675
1:25K map: SJ6511
1:10K map: SJ61SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Allason-Jones, L. and Miket, R. | 1984 | Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort | Gloucester | Society of Antiquaries of London | 185 | 3.577 |