Linch Pin
Description
Linch pin made of iron, surmounted by a cast copper alloy head, which is crescentic and ribbed. In the centre of the crescent is a loop, which is shielded by a carefully modelled thumb. The thumb is perhaps an apotropaic or magical symbol, protecting the wheels and axles of the cart to which it was once attached.
Object number
SCUNM:1988.001
Object
LINCH PIN
Production date
2nd century - 3rd century
Period
Roman
Material
Iron
Copper alloy
Iron
Copper alloy
Copper alloy
Iron
Copper alloy
Technique
Cast
Cast
Cast
Provenance
WOOTTON
Find spot
Field to the north of the village
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