Record ID: WILT-86CAF2
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two hand-made iron nails of unknown date, possibly dating to c AD 1200-1800.  1) Rectangular section shaft with sub-oval off-set head. The head is convex, possibly faceted and with a small piece of excess metal at the apex. It is uncertain how much of the detail of the head is affected by corrosion and being deformed while lost. The shaft is blunt but it is uncertain if any of the outer end is missing. 65.8mm in length; 6.5mm in width below the head; head 9.2mm x 7.3mm; 6.5g in weight. There are accretions on the shaft. 2) Rectangular section shaft with sub-oval o…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOMDOR1590
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
5 iron nails. Hand-forged, retangular sectioned.
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-185798
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy nail with a tapering square section shaft and a circular flaring flat head, of Post Medieval date.
Created on: Monday 19th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A832E7
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded T-shaped iron nail with a tapered, rectangular-sectioned shank. The tip is missing. A number of early to early post-medieval horseshoes have been found in close proximity and T-shaped nails were used to secure these;however, this nail seems larger than those used to secure horseshoes and was probably used for construction purposes. The nail probably dates from the Late Medieval to early-post-Medieval periods.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A3FC51
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded forged iron nail of uncertain (probably post-Medieval) date. The shank is rectangular in cross section, straight-sided, with an expanded head and wedge-shaped tip. Length 73.90 mm. Width 13.48 mm. Thickness 6.98 mm. Weight 43g.
Created on: Saturday 18th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-198563
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead disc, possibly the head from a nail. A disc with the Roman capitals VM in relief on one face. Reference: See record WILT-739D03 on the PAS database for a possible parallel. Date: Post Medieval. Diameter: 9.6 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 0.31 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
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Record ID: DOR-97189E
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nail of unknown date, possibly medieval. The head is roughly circular and appears to have been hammered. It measures 10.75 mm in diameter. The tapering shank is set off centre to the underside of the head It is square in cross section and tapers to the point which is bent at the tip. The overall length of the object is 14.94 mm and the weight is 1.38 g. This type of nail was frequently found in flour mills as they did not spark and pose a fire risk. Similar nails have been recorded under references IOW-A13961, NLM-B11ED4 and ESS-9BDEDS.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2016
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owermoigne', grid reference and parish protected.