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Fragment of a clay mould for making tacks, and a row of tacks

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From Mote of Mark, Kirkcudbrightshire

Postcard of Fragment of a clay mould for making tacks, and a row of tacks.
000-100-102-577-C
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Fragment of a clay mould for making tacks, and a row of tacks

This fragment of a baked clay mould and the row of bronze tacks were found at the native hillfort settlement at the Mote of Mark in Kirkcudbrightshire. They were used sometime between 500 and 700.

Molten bronze was poured into the mould, resulting in a row of tacks similar to that also found. The individual tacks would have been separated using hammer and chisel, and filed smooth.

The Mote of Mark was an important defended settlement in the early historic period. Excavations have revealed evidence of extensive metalworking. Together with other exotic finds, such as imported pottery, they point to a high status stronghold.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-577-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HH 293
Date: 500 - 700 AD
500 - 700 AD
Between 500 and 700
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.38" L
What: Mould
Tack / casting
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Where: Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Colvend and Southwick, Mote of Mark
Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Colvend and Southwick, Mote of Mark
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Description: Mould for tacks from Mote of Mark, Kirkcudbrightshire, 500 - 700 AD
Row of tacks as cast, from Mote of Mark, Kirkcudbrightshire, 500 - 700 AD
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