Artifact Colonial

Wrought iron spike (swamp)

Late 1600s-early 1700s

Wrought iron spike from late 1600s-early 1700s found in the swamp
Wrought iron spike (swamp) — Late 1600s-early 1700s
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Swamp
Discovered Lagina era
Date Range 1650 AD – 1799 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Consistent with spikes used on Spanish galleons

Historical Context

Gary Drayton

Where It Was Found

Found at Swamp.

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