Fetterlocks

A fetterlock is a chain or lock fastened around the ankle. These large iron fetterlocks come from Dundee. They date from the 17th century.

Large iron fetterlocks or bilboa irons, from Dundee, 17th century

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Online ID:	000-100-103-621-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MR 33
Date:	17th century
Material:	Iron
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What:	Fetterlock / irons, bilboa
Subject:	Instruments, of torture (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Angus, Dundee
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