Rein guide from a yoke

This iron rein guide from a yoke, also known as a terret, is one of a number found at Traprain Law in East Lothian. All but this example were made of bronze. It dates from the first four centuries AD.

Iron terret from Traprain Law

Entire carts or wagons from this period rarely survive. Often all that is left are metal fittings and bindings, such as the harness fittings which attached a yoke to the harness.

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Online ID:	000-100-039-983-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.GVM 356
Date:	Between 0 and 400 AD
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	2.13" x 2.25" overall
What:	Terret
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Where:	Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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References:	Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-1956), 118-226, esp. no. 356, p 195.
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