unidentified Wooden Object

Reference Number:

NOCMS1977.31B

Description of Object:

Part of a wooden object with two holes and a peg and rope fitting together with two mortar lumps with horse hair embedded in them. Very well preserved.

Discussion:

There is no identification of the use of the object nor is the date known; it could be associated with the salt or textile industries. The holes are 6cm apart.

Date of Object:

unknown

Find-spot:

Middlewich

Dimensions:

Width: 12.5 cm
Thickness: 4.5 cm
Length: 35 cm

Location:

Held on behalf of the Community of Middlewich by Cheshire Museums.