Artifact Pre-Discovery

Folding skeleton key (cross-shaped)

Unknown

Folding skeleton key with cross-shaped blade found by Fred Nolan
Folding skeleton key (cross-shaped) — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Oak Island
Discovered Unknown (Fred Nolan find)
Dating Unknown
Category Artifact
Era Pre-Discovery

About This Artifact

Folding skeleton key found by the late Fred Nolan on Oak Island. When folded, the blade forms the shape of a cross. Tom Nolan showed the key to Rick Lagina and Charles Barkhouse while granting access to his father's survey maps. The cross shape when folded has led to speculation about connections to religious or fraternal orders active on the island.

Historical Context

Fred Nolan, Tom Nolan; The Curse of Oak Island Season 5 Episode 12

Where It Was Found

Found at Oak Island.