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The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
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The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
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Iron Nail

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Archaeological Details

One large rusted nail, possibly a coffin nail. The nail is fragmented into multiple pieces.

Excavation Site

Washington Square

Manhattan, Washington Square Park

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Part of Project

    • Washington Square Park, Phase 1 Field Testing, New York, NY (2009)

      January 2008 - May 2008

      Archaeological testing uncovered intact burials dating from a late-18th to early-19th century Potter’s Field. The burials were protected in place, and the archaeological artifacts are within the NYC Archaeological Repository. Click here to access: Washington Square ...

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    • WSP

Part of Context

    • Section B, Test Trench 15 (TT15) General Area (WSPPF1.207)

      This context represents the general area of Test Trench 15. Test Trench 15 (TT15) was added when Test Trench 14, the original location of the proposed fountain water holding tank, was terminated after uncovering a burial almost 12 feet below ...

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    • Patch of almost sq yellow sand on E side trench 1047

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