Accession No
1922.821
Description
Iron grappling hook. Four equally spaced claws curve outwards from one end; tapering to a thin point; one is half missing. Socketed, with long cylindrical stem that widens towards handle end; end is missing but appears to have been hollow. Corroded condition.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]; Ambrose, Cole [collector and vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1922.821
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
280mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Much corroded
Event Date
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Iron 4-hooked, socketed grappling iron'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
Duplicate catalogue card, made in 1976
Event Date 1976
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Iron grappling hook. Four equally spaced claws curve outwards from one end; tapering to a thin point; one is half missing. Socketed, with long cylindrical stem that widens towards handle end; end is missing but appears to have been hollow. Corroded condition.
Event Date 16/2/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:45267
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