Artifact Colonial

Hand-forged nail (pre-1795)

Before 1795 (predates Money Pit)

Hand-forged nail (pre-1795) — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Before 1795 (predates Money Pit)
Hand-forged nail (pre-1795) — Before 1795 (predates Money Pit)
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5
Discovered Season 12, Episode 21 (2025)
Dating Before 1795 (predates Money Pit)
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Nail discovered by archaeologist Fiona Steele on Lot 5, dated to before the 1795 discovery of the Money Pit.

Historical Context

The Curse of Oak Island Season 12 Episode 21

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 5 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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