Pegs of wood

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These wooden pegs, made from oak and wild cherry, were found at Buiston Crannog in Ayrshire. They may be parts of the framework of a loom. The pegs date between 585 to 630.

The pegs are well preserved, though incomplete.

Upright looms were used by about 1000 BC, and had a long history. The looms themselves rarely survive, although a number of loomweights have been found, sometimes associated with other objects used in weaving, such as weaving combs and pin beaters.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-175-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HV 759
• Date: 585 - 630 AD
  585 - 630 AD
  585 - 630 AD
  585 - 630 AD
  Between 585 and 630
  
• Material: Wood
  Wood
  Wood
  Wood
  Peg / loom component
  Peg / loom component
  Peg / loom component
  Peg / loom component
  
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• What: Peg / loom component
  Peg / loom component
  Peg / loom component
  Peg / loom component
  
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• Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
  Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
  Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
  Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
  
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• Description: Wooden peg, possibly a loom component, from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire, 585 - 630 AD
  Wooden peg, possibly a loom component, from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire, 585 - 630 AD
  Wooden peg, possibly a loom component, from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire, 585 - 630 AD
  Wooden peg, possibly a loom component, from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire, 585 - 630 AD
  
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