Stake
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
61 mm (Width) x 59 mm (Depth); 790 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16245
Summary
Square section wooden stake, tapered at one end and protected by metal reinforcing band attached with four screws. The top end has a circular reinforcing band, attached with two screws. Small rectangular block nailed to one side about halfway down, with central hole through which a rope passes. Rope is twisted and secured with a wooden toggle. Printed in black on one side: GL. Incised on another side: GAG.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.