From Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire
This length of worked alder wood, drilled with holes, was found at Buiston Crannog in Ayrshire. It may be part of a loom or warping frame for weaving. The wood was used between 585 and 630.
The wooden length has round holes, perhaps for the pegs which were also found nearby. Although it is now in at least three pieces, it originally joined into one.
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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