MEL.843-2026
Parts
Object number
MEL.843-2026
Object type
Identification
Title
Medieval nail
Description
A large iron medieval nail taken from the east side of College Chapel
Description
Dimensions
width: 380mm
length: 20mm
length: 20mm
Material
iron
Production
Organisation
Date
1441-1700
History and association
Associated person
Carter, Beatrice (Donor)
Object history note
Label attached reads, "Nail taken from Eton College Chapel when it was restored - at the east end. Given by Beatrice Janet Carter to Eton College in 1942."
Carter was the daughter of William Adolphus Carter (1815 - 1901). The Carters are a well known Eton family. Rev. William Adolphus Carter taught Classics from 1839 to 1857. From 1857 to 1864, he held the position of Lower Master, and was then a Fellow from 1864 to 1901.
Carter was the daughter of William Adolphus Carter (1815 - 1901). The Carters are a well known Eton family. Rev. William Adolphus Carter taught Classics from 1839 to 1857. From 1857 to 1864, he held the position of Lower Master, and was then a Fellow from 1864 to 1901.