Record ID: SUR-42ABFF
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date. The head is subrectangular in section and subconical in profile. The shank is curved and around 8.5mm in length.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-4694D9
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large iron hobnail of probable Roman date. The head is subrectangular in section and subconical or pyramid shaped in profile. The shank has a sub rounded cross section and is around 10mm in length.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-7D0489
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date with a pyramidal head 6.8mm wide and 5.4mm high. The shank has a square section and a bend towards the tip.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6A93FF
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A total of 3 copper alloy Roman hobnails and tacks. The nails are of varying sizes, with broadly circular sectioned shanks and pointed domed heads. The two largest nails weigh approx 0.7 grams each. With the largest of the two measuring 12.6mm in length, 8 mm in width and 7.5 mm in thickness. The smallest nail weighs 0.6 grams, it measures 9.5 mm in length, 7.6mm in width, 6.7mm in thickness. The objects have a dark brown patina.  The nails were possibly used for a Roman hobnail boot. The object…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C19FFE
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A total of 25 copper alloy Roman hobnails and tacks. The nails are of varying sizes, with broadly circular sectioned shanks and pointed domed heads. The largest weighs 1.26 grams and measures 15.6 mm in length, 9.9 mm in width and 7.1 mm in thickness. There are three smaller ones which are incomplete. The smallest weighing 0.15 grams. Of the smallest complete nail, it measures 9.4 mm in length, 8.8 mm in width, 5.5 mm in thickness. It weighs 0.56 grams. The objects have a dark brown patina.  The nails were possibly used for a Roman hobnail boot. The objects were discovered …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-603136
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron nail, probably a hob nail of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The object would have had a domed head and a shank with a sub-square cross section that terminates in a point. Dimensions. Length (head): 6.06mm. Width (head): 4.86mm. Height: 12.13mm. Weight: 0.53g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: SUR-41CB7E
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 19 iron hob nails of likely Roman date, from the same location. All have domed to conical heads (13.1mm to 8mm in diameter) with curved pointed shanks up to 14.3mm in length.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E4DBC6
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman hobnail of Manning's type 10, dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The nail exhibits a domed head and a curved and tapering sub-rectangular shank, which terminates in an old break. The nail is covered in a thick layer of iron oxide. Length: 15.4mm. Diameter (head): 11.0mm (max). Weight: 1.12g.
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-982744
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron nail, probably a Roman hobnail of Manning's type 10, dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The nail exhibits a domed head. The shank has broken away at the interface with the head and is missing. The nail is covered in a thick layer of iron oxide. Length: 6.7mm. Diameter (head): 9.7mm (max). Weight: 1.02g.
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-97F538
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron nail, probably a Roman hobnail of Manning's type 10, dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The nail exhibits a domed head and a sub-rectangular shank, which terminates in a break close to the head. The nail is covered in a thick layer of iron oxide. Length: 10.4mm. Diameter (head): 11.3mm (max). Weight: 1.40g.
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-97CE11
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron nail, probably a Roman hobnail of Manning's type 10, dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The nail exhibits a domed head and a tapering sub-rectangular shank, which terminates in a break as it begins to bend. The nail is covered in a thick layer of iron oxide. Length: 12.5mm. Diameter (head): 11.5mm (max). Weight: 1.32g.
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-7F7952
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The possible head of a Roman iron nob nail, c.AD 43-410. The head is circular in plan and conical in section, heavily corroded. There is the remains of a stem on the underside of the head, although the shape of this stem is unclear due to corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-9ADD17
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron Roman hob nail dating from c. AD 43-409. The object has a hemi-sperical head and a sub-rectangular complete shank. It measures 8.68mm across the head, 13.44mm in length and weighs 0.98g. Hobnails were used in Roman footwear, boots and sandals (caligae). Three main pieces of leather, the upper sole, lamina and the insole were clenched together with hobnails, frequently arranged in patterns, some of which were created to facilitate comfortable walking (Bishop and Coulston: 1993). At Usk (Driel- Murray in Mattingley 1995) very similar hobnails and the patt…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-54E347
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, iron hob nail or stud of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The head is shaped like a triangular pyramid (9.44mm long, 9.26mm wide) with a rounded point at the top. The shank has a sub-square cross section and is incomplete. Dimensions. Length: 9.44mm. Width: 9.26mm. Height: 12.08mm. Weight: 1.41g.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: SUR-B08C08
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy stud or hobnail of Roman date. The head is conical and 8.3mm in diameter. The shank has broken off.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-B061F6
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy stud or hobnail of Roman date. The head is conical and 7.6mm in diameter. The shank is hooked.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-10441C
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman (c.AD 43 to 409) x5 ron hob nails: They have a hemi-sperical heads and a square incomplete shank. Together they weigh 4.66g. Hobnails were used in Roman footwear, boots and sandals (caligae) were made from three main pieces of leather, the upper sole, lamina and the insole, all three layers were clenched together with hobnails, frequently arranged in patterns, some of which were created to facilitate comfortable walking (Bishop and Coulston: 1993). At Usk (Driel- Murray in Mattingley 1995) very similar hobnails and the pattern which were created with them are illustrated. Bisho…
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
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Record ID: OXON-1038FF
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman (c.AD 43 to 409) iron hob nail: It has a hemi-sperical head and a square incomplete shank. It measures 10.04mm across the head, 15.12mm long and weighs 1.07g. Hobnails were used in Roman footwear, boots and sandals (caligae) were made from three main pieces of leather, the upper sole, lamina and the insole, all three layers were clenched together with hobnails, frequently arranged in patterns, some of which were created to facilitate comfortable walking (Bishop and Coulston: 1993). At Usk (Driel- Murray in Mattingley 1995) very similar hobnails and the pattern which were created…
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
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Record ID: SUR-EEBC21
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron hob nail, 15.9mm in length with a domed head 11.7mm across and a hooked shank with sub rectangular section.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-EE30F0
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two corroded iron nails, possibly Roman hob nails, 12.9mm and 11.9mm in length. Both have conical heads and stumps of a square or sub rectangular shank.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2022
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