Cockshead hinge

‘Cockshead’ hinges were so named because each of the four terminals was shaped into the head of a cockerel. This example was found in Exeter.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
114/2002
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit
Material
iron
Common Name
cockshead hinge
Simple Name
hinge
Period Classification
Post Medieval (1500-1750)

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