Accession No
2015.221
Description
A thin, iron linchpin with a triangular top from which a loop is bent over.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wratting
Period
?Medieval ?Post Medieval
Source
Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
2015.221; MAA: MN0023; A0033
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
150mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Michael Cuddeford has remarked that the find spot is now uncertain.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Context (Field collection)
Michael J Cuddeford found this material during the mid 1990s during metal detecting in West Wratting. It has been registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and gifted to MAA. For general information about the area see the Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group vol. 6 part 1, 1995 (see Bib). For other information including original finds list see the object file.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
Charge, B. B. et al. (1995). 'Field Survey of Sites at Yen Hall West Wickham, Cambs'. Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group. vol. 6, part 1.
Event Date 1995
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A thin, iron linchpin with a triangular top from which a loop is bent over.
Event Date 11/8/2015
Author: maa
FM:268564
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