Accession No
TEMP.00823
Description
Large manacle and chain, most likely used as part of a set of leg irons. Comprises a penannular shackle terminating in two closed loops. A single chain link is attached to one loop, whilst the other is affixed to a run of five chain links. The entire object is quite corroded, with particular damage to the shackle.
Place
Europe
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00823
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
86mm x 127mm x 565mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Large manacle and chain, most likely used as part of a set of leg irons. Comprises a penannular shackle terminating in two closed loops. A single chain link is attached to one loop, whilst the other is affixed to a run of five chain links. The entire object is quite corroded, with particular damage to the shackle.
Event Date 11/2/2019
Author: David Kay
FM:282876
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