Record ID: PUBLIC-3A5873
Object type: CLAMP
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of 18 possible joiner's dogs, 5 of which are U-shaped with 3 sides and 13 are L-shaped with 2 sides remaining. 14 are surface finds. Just a selection are shown in the image. They measure from 59.3mm long down to 17.5mm. Ulrich (2007 57) notes that 'the dog is a metal device, usually of iron, that acts as a clamp or cleat to steady a wooden workpiece on the surface of a workbench. Similar in appearance to a large staple, one leg of the dog is anchored in a hole in the workbench while the other grips the wood'. They were also used to hold two pieces of wood together whilst …
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.