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Corroded Horseshoe
Rattray Corroded Horseshoe
Corroded Horseshoe
Corroded Horseshoe

Rattray Corroded Horseshoe

Date13th-15th Century
Object NameHorseshoe
Mediumiron
ClassificationsArchaeology Excavated
Dimensions11.4cm, 101mm
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS028202
About MeThis iron horseshoe was found during an archaeological excavation at Rattray, 40 miles north of Aberdeen.

Site: Rattray
NGR: NK 088 579
Place: Aberdeenshire
Ctext / Per: Period II / III Phase 3 / 4 CAS99
Meth / Date: Excavation 1985-1990
By: H&C Murray
No: 298
Desc: Corroded horseshoe with countersunk nailholes. The web/ idth of the arms gives a typological indication of date, in this case 13-14C.
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Conical Seal
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