A bone-disc nail cleaner from south-east Wales

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Authors: Caroline Pudney
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Abstract

This short paper focuses on a late Iron Age/early Roman copper-alloy nail cleaner discovered during the excavations of Llanmelin Wood Camp hillfort, near Newport (S. Wales), in 2012. The nail-cleaner is to date a rare find west of the River Wye and as such, the author assess the wider chronological and social significance and implications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
ChesterRep (University of Chester)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN