Artifact Modern

Hand-wrought nail + nut/washer

Unknown

Hand-wrought nail + nut/washer — Modern Artifact found at Shoreline, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Unknown
Hand-wrought nail + nut/washer — Unknown
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location South shore, 60-ft deep dome shaft
Discovered October 31, 1967
Dating Unknown
Category Artifact
Era Modern

About This Artifact

Found at bottom of accidentally discovered shaft beneath stone triangle area

Historical Context

Triton Alliance

Where It Was Found

Found at South shore, 60-ft deep dome shaft — the shoreline areas of Oak Island.

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