Record ID: LVPL-DE01E1
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete linch pin of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100BC-AD100. The object consists of a circular sectioned iron shank, surmounted at one end by an incomplete copper alloy terminal. The terminal which measures 30.01mm in length terminates with a break. The terminal flairs outwards with a 'flared skirt' where it joins the iron shaft above this is a circumferential collar. The opposite end of the shaft is incomplete. The copper alloy terminal or head of the object has a mid-green patina. The iron shaft is corroded. More complete examples which can be found on the databa…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredbury Green and Romiley', grid reference and parish protected.