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Arbory 1 Lead Nails

Date made: Viking: 800-1265

Description: 145 pieces of lead, shaped like clench nails and tacks. Possibly used for boxes/external shelters - non-ferrous therefore non-rusting. Parallels with material from excavations at 16-22 Coppergate, York.

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Measurements: c20-30mm long

Materials: lead

Object name: nail

Collection: Archaeology Collection

ID number: 2012-0010/4

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