Oak Island artifact collection
Tool Medieval

Iron swages (2 blacksmith tools)

Dated as far back as 14th century

Iron swages (2 blacksmith tools) — Medieval Tool 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 Tool
Era Medieval

About This Tool

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.

More Discoveries

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Hand-wrought iron spike (12th-13th century)

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Lead Decorative Piece

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Gold-plated brooch (leaded glass gem)

14th century or earlier (threading technique)
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Iron Staple (Quadrilateral)

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