Record ID: SWYOR-121D43
Object type: PEG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron peg, spike or skewer of unknown date, and whose function could be manifold. The object is of rectangular section and, from an integral rounded end containing a piriform opening forming an eye, tapers towards a point. The object is 132.9mm long, 18.7mm wide and 4.8mm thick. It weighs 16.9g. It could be a fid, bodkin, attachment loop or hinge. With no decoration, and very functional form, it could be of any date from Roman onwards.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

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.