✅ SOLVED Iron 8

[rick67]

What was the purpose? Found a headstone dating to mid 1600’s on site.

 

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[lookingharder]

Now that's interesting. Maybe a chain link.

 

[Tony in SC]

Heel link. Used to connect/hookup chains. Chain was placed in the eye then the eye was hammered closed. Like a heel bolt.

 

[rick67]

I'll take your word for it Tony.
Chain variety books are not abundant.

 

[cutty]

Heel link. Used to connect/hookup chains. Chain was placed in the eye then the eye was hammered closed. Like a heel bolt.

Like an 'S' hook? Rust growth making it look like an 8 insteaf of an S?