Hobble

A hobble is a restraint to hold an animal's legs. This wooden example was found at White Moss at West Linton in Peeblesshire. It was used sometime between 544 and 690 AD.

Wooden hobble from White Moss, West Linton, Peeblesshire, 544 - 690 AD

Many specialised tools were developed over the centuries to aid in managing animals. Some are little different from those in use today.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-141-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.IP 11
• Date: 544 - 690 AD
  Between 544 and 690
  
• Material: Wood
  
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• Where: Scotland, Peeblesshire, West Linton, White Moss
  
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