Wrought iron prong from an ash quant, wood still in situ within socket, held by 6 nails. Found on conveyor belt, 11/05/1976. (1) (2)
C18 stoers. These are 2-pronged, socketed, wrought iron shoes that were nailed to the end of ash punting poles or oar blades. They were used for propelling barges or holding them stationary (stowing). 4 pole stoers (2 with the owners' initials) and 4 oar stoers were found together with 2 boat hooks and 2 gaffs. (3)
Not clear what was found where - see L8021 and L952 for other findspots of stoers.
See L968 for cross refs.

Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

Sketch, Parish File

Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

Corr (1), Parish File

<1> Salisbury C, --/05/1976, letter (Personal comment). SNT1224.

<2> NHAS, 1975, Nottingham Historical Arts Society Newsletter 1975 (Published document). SNT4645.

<3> EMAB eds, 1978, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, pp 41-42 (Published document). SNT163.