Trace hook

A trace hook is attached to a cart or vehicle to guide the reins. This iron example was found at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was used sometime in the first three centuries AD.

Iron S-shaped trace hook from Traprain Law, East Lothian

Entire carts or wagons from this period rarely survive. Often all that is left are metal fittings and bindings.

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Online ID:	000-100-040-055-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 520
Date:	Between 0 and 400 AD
Material:	Iron; S shaped; large rounded knob of iron at end of short limb
Dimensions:	2.75" L
What:	Hook, trace
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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. 520, p 216.
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