Nails

These iron nails were found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. They were used between 80 and 180 AD.

Both nails are square-sectioned. Both have been bent over, one ending in a curved loop, the other in a squared-off loop.

The Roman army needed blacksmiths to make iron tyres, fittings, and nails, as well as to repair weapons. A number of tools used in the smiddy have been found in the Roman forts, as well as a wide range of objects produced by the blacksmiths.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-832-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
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