Artifact Medieval

Iron swages (2 blacksmith tools)

Dated as far back as 14th century

Iron swages (2 blacksmith tools) — Medieval Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Dated as far back as 14th century
Iron swages (2 blacksmith tools) — Dated as far back as 14th century
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Location Lot 21
Discovered 2019
Date Range 1300 AD – 1399 AD
Category Artifact
Era Medieval

About This Artifact

Tunnelling tools used to sharpen rock drills; evidence of intense mining operations

Historical Context

Gary Drayton & Dan Henskee; Carmen Legge

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 21 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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