linch-pin

Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience.

Object Type
Museum number: 1985,0305.21
Description: Iron linch-pin in two pieces, found corroded together with another (1985 0305 20); has ring head and long curving shank which is perforated just below ring head.. Mineral preserved skin product with animal fibres observed on small ring.
Cultures/periods
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Garton Station, Burial GS6
Materials: iron; skin; animal tissue
Dimensions: Diameter: 50 millimetres (ring head); Length: 145 millimetres (max)
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1985
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1985,0305.21
Additional IDs: Excavation/small finds number: GW/JK (site/find code)
Conservation

Free entry