An Adults Medieval Shoe Pattern. These shoe-patterns were riveted (which are still intact) to a wooden board to which you could tie your own shoes to, this would keep your feet from getting muddy and wet on the medieval roads. Made from iron. Size 7″ x 4″ inches. Dated 16th – 18th century. 

A Childs Medieval Shoe Pattern.  These shoe-patterns were riveted (which are still intact) to a wooden board to which you could tie your own shoes to, this would keep your feet from getting muddy and wet on the medieval roads.  Made from iron. Size 3″ x 2″ inches. Dated 16th – 18th century. 

A Selection of Medieval Belt & Shoe Buckles.

A Selection of Medieval Strap-Ends and Hooks.

Old Floor Board Nails. These nails came from an old house at Hereford. Made from iron. Size 3″ inches. Dated 18th 19th century.

Medieval Roof Tiles. These stone roof tiles are from a local farm house at Heolgerrig Abertillery, long demolished. They are drilled through for the hanging peg. Made from stone. Size 18″ x 9″ inches – 15″ x 9″ inches.

Medieval Pilgrims Holy Water Lead Flask. This type of holy water flask was called an Ampulla. Taken on pilgrimages and filled with holy water. Made from lead. Size 2″ x 1 1/2″ inches. Dated 12th -17th century.  This was the common type now flattened from years being buried below ground and damaged from ploughing. The other types are much rarer …

Medieval Ship Builders Hammer Head. This hammer head was found in the River Thames. Made from Iron. Size 7″ x 1 1/4″ inches. Dated 16th – 19th century.

Tudor Buttons. Made of pewter. Size 1/2″ inch. Dated 16th century.

Boat Hook. This type of boat hook was also used to pull down the remnants of old wooden cottages if fire broke out, similar ones were used in the great fire of London. This hook was found in the River Thames Made from wood and iron. Size 16″ inches.  17th – 19th century. This is only the head section of …