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Tirling pin

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possibly from Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian

Postcard of Tirling pin.
000-100-103-741-C
© National Museums Scotland

Tirling pin

Tirling pins were fitted on town house doors. They consisted of a ring and a serrated rod, along which the ring could be rattled. This wrought iron example is said to be from Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian. It dates from the 17th century.

Wrought iron tirling-pin, said to be from Linlithgow Palace, 17th century


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Online ID: 000-100-103-741-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MJ 219
Date: 17th century
Material: Iron, wrought
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What: Tirling-pin
Subject: Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, West Lothian, Linlithgow Palace
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