The manorial residence of Rubercy (Calvados) Horseshoe nails second half of the 12th century

These horseshoe nails, eight in number, are of variable dimensions. This type, which is characterised by a head referred to as a "violin peg" is straight with a more or less rounded top, was used to fix horseshoes with undulating lips. 

Dimensions of the object
Longueur comprise entre 19 et 50 mm.

Bibliography
- Lorren C, Le Château de Rubercy (Calvados) : étude de la demeure principale (c. 1150-1204)  - Archéologie médiévale, VII, 1977, p. 109-178
- Lorren C, La demeure seigneuriale de Rubercy (milieu du XIIe - début du XIIIe s.)  - Château Gaillard, VIII, colloque de Bad-Muenstereifel, 30 août-4 sept. 1976. Caen : 1977, p. 185-192
- Lorren C, The castle of Rubercy (Calvados) c.1150-1204  - British archaeological reports, International series 121, 1981, p. 103-125

Location
Musée de Normandie, Caen, Calvados
D 87 1 053 (1 à 8),  Dépôt DRAC de Basse Normandie