Record ID: NLM-C2B10D
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tuning key. A flat D-shaped plate with two drilled and countersunk [on one side] holes of diameter 3.9mm with a collared basal knop, itself with a horizontally drilled hole of diameter 3.8mm retaining two scraps of thin [diameter 0.5mm] drawn wire. The appearance is of a machined object. The wire may represent the string of a musical instrument. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Height: 23mm, Width: 24.2mm, Thickness (at collar): 7.6mm, Weight: 4.29gms
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-861190
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of post medieval to modern date with a flared and bilobate handle with a base which is ridged on one side. The shank is grooved and the end of the shank has a flat stump of a terminal. Possibly a tuning peg for a stringed musical instrument.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-7A0116
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval bone tuning peg probably dating from AD 1200 - 1500. The tuning peg has a sub-circular sectioned shank with a perforation at one end, through which the instrument string would have passed. At the opposite end the cross-section changes to a sub-rectangular shape approximately 12mm from the end. The tuning peg has a light tan patina and the dimensions are; length 49.9mm, width 7.4mm, thickness 5.9mm and weight 3.0g. LON-9337E9 cites that similar tuning pegs are published in MacGregor (1985:147) and MacGregor, Mainman & Rogers (1999:1978) where they note that a key would h…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BCA47E
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tuning peg fragment. Cast lobed flat-sided or butterfly-shaped handle for a tuning key with a countersunk [on one side] drilled hole on either side or wing; a collar separates the handle from a screw-threaded or grooved stub, possibly deepened by the string of a musical instrument. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900 Height: 20.2mm, Width: 30.8mm, Thickness (handle): 2mm, Diameter (stem/shank): 6.5mm, Weight: 4.66gms
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-60656D
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval cast copper alloy probable musical instrument tuning peg, probably dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The find is a scallop-shaped plate with incised grooves on the convex face, perhaps to afford grip. The concave rear is plain. A protruding shaft from the base of the plate has circumferential grooves resembling screw-head indentations.  The find may have been in contact with iron due to rust deposits in convex face within inner grooves, and on the rear. Overall length 35.5mm; width 21.5 mm; thickness 3.9 mm; weight 5.61g. cf. NLM-C687B…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: NLM-5FD463
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy tuning peg. A rounded plate resembling a squashed trefoil with apical knop, serving as an offset flat handle to turn a short square-section shank which is grooved, with four grooves on opposed faces, the intervening faces being smoothed by wear. The grooves were either to retain or formed by the strings of a musical instrument which this peg would be used to tighten; the handle is polished by handling wear. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1850 Length: 29.5mm, Width: 16.2mm, Thickness (shank): 4.7mm, Weight: 3.62gms
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-DD8F43
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible tuning peg. Cast round-section shaft, polished or more finely finished towards its expanded oval end, which would function as a handle to turn the key. Other functions including a control knob for machinery or a tap regulating gas supply might also be entertained. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Length: 40mm, Width: 12mm, Thickness (at handle): 5.2mm, Diameter (stem): 4.8mm, Weight: 6.23gms
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-3193A7
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval bone possible tuning peg dating from AD 1500-1800. The peg has a flattened spade shaped head, and celindrical stem, which tapers to a point. Dimensions: length: 82.35mm; width: 20.07mm; thickness: 4.83mm; weight: 5.20g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: NLM-2546F4
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible tuning peg. Trefoil-shaped cast flat plate with an apical knop, with projecting spurs below bevelled on one side, separating the handle from a short cylindrical tapered shank with three bands of screw thread, possibly from the steel strings of an instrument. Painted black on one side. This semi-gloss surface might point to an alternative identification as a gas supply tap handle. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900. Length: 30.3mm, Width: 15.8mm, Thickness (at mid-point step): 3.8mm, Weight: 4.02gms
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E93EDD
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible tuning peg. Cast D-shaped handle at the end of a slightly tapered shank with two circumferential grooves around its base. If from a musical instrument, the horizontal scarring of the shank may hint at one fitted with steel strings. However, slightly larger objects of similar form are associated with the regulation of domestic gas supply to appliances. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Length: 24mm, Width: 17mm, Thickness (shank): 4.3mm, Weight: 3.01gms
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laceby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-9337E9
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval bone tuning peg probably dating 13th - 15th century. The tuning peg has a circular sectioned shank with a perforation at one end, through which the string would have passed. At the opposite end the cross-section changes to square approximately 10mm from the end. Similar tuning pegs are published in MacGregor (1985:147) and MacGregor, Mainman & Rogers (1999:1978) they note that a key would have fitted over the square end to tune instruments such as harps, lyres or fiddles. The published examples date from the late 12th century - the end of the 13th century (MacGregor 198…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: NLM-834763
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron possible tuning key. An iron object thickly sheathed with white metal plating, probably to retard its corrosion or to prevent rust staining its setting. A probably rectangular shank is expanded to form a handle of oval form with opposed crescentic indentations. Possibly damaged by heat on one flat side, with resultant exposure of the ferrous metal core. Shank broken below the putative handle. Wrought iron would have the strength for the suggested function, though other metals might be cast to shape more effectively and easily than iron. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1800 …
Created on: Thursday 14th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-0307CC
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval bone tuning peg dating froom the 13th-15th century. The tuning peg has a circular sectioned shank with a perforation at one end, through which the string would have passed. At the opposite end the pin is broken the with the square head now missing. Similar tuning pegs are published in MacGregor (1985:147) and MacGregor, Mainman & Rogers (1999:1978) they note that a key would have fitted over the square end to tune instruments such as harps, lyres or fiddles. The published examples date from the late 12th century - the end of the 13th century (MacGregor 1985:147) and th…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: KENT-AB6873
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, probable tuning peg of worked bone probably dating to the Post-Medieval period (1500-1800) Description: The head of the object is rectangular in plan and triangular in cross-section. It is incomplete and missing one side. The front surface is apexed with three longitudal ribs on one side, the other side is missing. One side of the reverse surface is decorated with a recessed V-shape flanked by a single longitudal rib and a small triangle, the other side is missing from the aforementioned damage. At the top of the object is a sub-rectangular break indicating the …
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
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Record ID: LON-510B6C
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval tuning peg made from animal skeletal material, probably bone, probably dating 13th - 15th century. The tuning peg has a circular sectioned shank with a perforation at one end, through which the string would have passed. There is a small chip off the circular end. At the opposite end the cross-section changes to rectangular approximately 10.8mm from the end. Similar tuning pegs are published in MacGregor (1985:147) and MacGregor, Mainman & Rogers (1999:1978) they note that a key would have fitted over the square end to tune instruments such as harps, lyres or fiddles. The …
Created on: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Last updated: Sunday 21st November 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-4B6DB5
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete(?), possible tuning peg of probably Post-Medieval date. It is a single piece cast object comprising a D-shaped, openwork head and a sub-rectangular shaft of square section. The head is decorated with transverse incised lines parallel to the flat edge and at the collar on both faces. The terminal edge of the shaft appears worn but is not evidently broken. It has a pale green patina, abraded on all faces with darker staining at the terminal of the shaft. It measures length: 29.4mm, width: 14.5mm, thickness: 3.9mm and weighs 4.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-FE0E1F
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable tuning peg. Cast round section shank of diameter 3.9mm, broken at one end and with a collared oval handle with concave sides - presumably to afford grip - at the other. A tiny [diameter 2.4mm] knop is set on the opposite edge of the handle. The shank is lightly bent. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1900. Length: 34.2mm, Width: 14.7mm, Thickness/Diameter (at collar): 7.5mm, Weight: 5.25gms
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
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Record ID: NLM-C2EC24
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron possible tuning peg or instrument key. A globular flat-sided handle of lead with the stub of a ferrous metal pin projecting from a short [6mm] collar. The sides may be flattened further by having been gripped by a tool to adjust strings. Suggested date: post-Medieval, 1650-1800. Length: 23.4mm, Width: 15.8mm, Thickness (at collar): 8.9mm, Weight: 17.77gms
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-51826F
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable tuning peg. Cast pin with a spherical head and, below a thicker [diameter 3.6mm diameter] initial extent of the shank, with a double collar separating this from a short tapered extent whose tip is lost. A ring is incised, probably with a machine, on opposite sides of the spherical head, and the head is flattened within the ring in one of the two. Further machined lines appear at the base of the head and between the ribs of the collar. A tiny knop appears on top of the head. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900. Length: 18.0mm, Diameter (head): 6.3mm, Weigh…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Authorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D99BF1
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval tuning peg made from animal skeletal material, probably bone, probably dating 13th - 15th century. The tuning peg has a circular sectioned shank with a perforation at one end, through which the string would have passed. At the opposite end the cross-section changes to square approximately 8.5mm from the end. Similar tuning pegs are published in MacGregor (1985:147) and MacGregor, Mainman & Rogers (1999:1978) they note that a key would have fitted over the square end to tune instruments such as harps, lyres or fiddles. The published examples date from the late 12th century …
Created on: Sunday 30th July 2017
Last updated: Sunday 6th August 2017
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