✅ SOLVED Huge iron spike for what?

[Lenrac2]

Not really a what is it but more of a what is it for? The iron spike or nail is about 2 foot long. Pic has 12" ruler. Weighs 5 lb 1 oz. Found at the park that dates to around 1900. Was farmland prior. Googling didn't help me. Just curious. Any ideas? Tie out your elephant?

 

[BC1969]

I'm almost positive that is a property marker post.
They are found on the corners of property lines.
They are typically buried at least 18-24 inches deep.
That's my guess.
Edit, I think survey witness point is more accurate.

 

[Fat]

...... ringers, leaners and who’s closest to the stake. The game of horseshoes stake?

 

[Tony in SC]

Line marker that was later moved closer to the house to use as a horse shoe "stob"

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

My first thought was a property stake as well... anyone up for a game of horseshoes while we wait on other theories.

 

[ticndig]

It's a concrete form pin , the mushroom head tells us it was hammered on many times .

 

[bowwinkles]

My thought that the slight bend leans towards it being a large tent stake.

 

[BC1969]

It's a concrete form pin , the mushroom head tells us it was hammered on many times .

There isn't any way to be certain that it is a concrete form pin, property survey point or tent stake.
Its just my opinion that people shouldn't claim things as fact, without actual facts behind it.
IMHO.

 

[DCMatt]

My thought that the slight bend leans towards it being a large tent stake.

Agree. If found in a park it could be a circus/carnival tent stake.

 

[Lenrac2]

All great ideas! Several uses were brought up that we didn't think of! Probably can never know for sure. Thanks for all your input!

 

[islamoradamark]

I was gunna say used in construction

 

[thepoolguy]

as mushroomed as the head is i would say construction. survey stake is only pounded on once.

 

[releventchair]

Horses can be staked out. I recall one I asked why the people didn't do anything with it but feed it...And the answer was that they were likely going to eat it.
Dogs. Goats... Who knows what all can be tethered.
I've used a u-bolt as a swivel. Have seen used well points used as stakes too.

Stake is not that big for a horse. But a stake is a stake if the animal is introduced young enough.