mooring ring
Description
A 27cm diameter iron ring passing through the eye of an iron loop set in a large lead plug. The plug has four tapering corners for fixing it into the masonry of the lock chamber.
These rings were used to stop and steady the boats when they were in the chamber.
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Object detail
Dimensions:Dia 26cm (Dia 10 1/4")
Dimensions:H 12cm (H 4 3/4")
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