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L-Shaped Hinge Pivot
Rattray L-Shaped Hinge Pivot
L-Shaped Hinge Pivot
L-Shaped Hinge Pivot

Rattray L-Shaped Hinge Pivot

Date15th-16th Century
Object NameHinge Pivot
Mediumiron
ClassificationsArchaeology Excavated
DimensionsOverall: Length: 9.2 cm, Width: 4.8 cm
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS028193
About MeThis iron hinge pivot was found during an archaeological excavation at Rattray, 40 miles north of Aberdeen.

Site: Rattray
NGR: NK 088 579
Place: Aberdeenshire
Ctext / Per: Period III Phase 5 CAS93
Meth / Date: Excavation 1985-1990
By: H&C Murray
No: 216
Desc: L-shaped hinge pivot. One arm has rectangular section, other has a circular section. Associated with fragments.


Publication:excavations at rattray, aberdeenshire, h k murray & j c murray. medieval archaeology vol.xxxvii 1993, p175, 179+180, cat.64
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