jan 1, 1530 - pin-nail
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Only one possible reference has been noted although Salzman had ‘pynail’ in Cockermouth in 1322, used in roof-work (SZ2/316): 1530 <i>For a thowsand lattnells and ij penyworth pennels, 10d</i>, York (SS35/135). It is possible that these were slate-pins.
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