Accession No
TEMP.00824
Description
Large manacle and chain, most likely used as part of a set of leg irons. Comprises a circular closed manacle, with a hinge (now rusted shut) on one side and a catch formed from two pierced tabs joined by a pin on the other, connected to three chain links. A small length of copper wire is twisted around the last link.
Place
Europe
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00824
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron; Copper
Local Term
Measurements
56mm x 125mm x 385mm Weight 1.45kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
The stub of a paper label is affixed to the object with string, but no text is preserved.
Event Date
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
Large manacle and chain, most likely used as part of a set of leg irons. Comprises a circular closed manacle, with a hinge (now rusted shut) on one side and a catch formed from two pierced tabs joined by a pin on the other, connected to three chain links. A small length of copper wire is twisted around the last link.
Event Date 11/2/2019
Author: David Kay
FM:282877
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