Record ID: NLM-09C3A0
Object type: PEG
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Possible Peg. Cast bifurcated object with a collared ball head above a pair of tapered prongs set 2.6mm apart; the prongs retain tensile strength to grip an object inserted between them; one is perhaps chipped at its end. The overall appearance resembles that of an extracted tooth. Abraded. Suggested date: Roman, 40-400. Length: 18.7mm, Diameter (ball head): 8.3mm, Thickness (at prongs): 6.6mm, Weight: 3.36gms.
Created on: Thursday 9th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.