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York,
16-22 Coppergate
Heddle rod
Early 13th
Alder.
This object comes from a horizontal treadle loom. At one end there
is a flat cylindrical knob separated from the rod by a deep groove;
presumably there was a similar knob at the broken end. Knob-like ends
prevented the heddles from coming off the rod and cords fastened to
the grooves were used to suspend the heddle rod.
Dimensions:
L.429, D.20mm
Bibliography :
Morris,
C.A., 2000. Craft, Industry and Everyday Life: Wood and Woodworking
in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York, The Archaeology of York
17/13, 2335-6, 6655
Walton Rogers, P., 1997. Textile Production at 16-22 Coppergate,
The Archaeology of York 17/11, 1763-6
Location and accession details
:
York Archaeological Trust 1976-81.7, sf3719
(Photo:
S. I. Hill © York Archaeological Trust
Drawing:
S. Chew ©York Archaeological Trust)
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