Record ID: PUBLIC-098669
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, cast copper-alloy nail. Description: The nail has a square-section tapered shank and a round head. The lower half of the shank retains the remains of the timber object that it was hammered into. The wood fibres are clearly defined but stained green by the copper in the nail. Measurements: Length 28.02mm: Width/Diameter (head) 9.65mm: Thickness (shank) 4.33mm: Weight 3.15gms Discussion: Copper-alloy nails would be used in locations like flour mills where it was imperative to avoid striking sparks. Suggested date post-medieval, AD 1650-1850.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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