B banjobill Member Messages 3 Location France Jul 22, 2024 #1 Hi, I am taking down a wall composed of rough stone and "earth" and have found several items that I would like to know what they were used for. I include a photo.
Hi, I am taking down a wall composed of rough stone and "earth" and have found several items that I would like to know what they were used for. I include a photo.
B banjobill Member Messages 3 Location France Jul 22, 2024 #3 That's brilliant - at least I have a name for it now! What is its purpose? The wall I'm taking down is part of a ruin and probably over 200 years old.
That's brilliant - at least I have a name for it now! What is its purpose? The wall I'm taking down is part of a ruin and probably over 200 years old.
S stuart45 Member Messages 805 Location Somerset, England Jul 23, 2024 #4 It's known as a Dutch pin, and you can still buy them today.
B banjobill Member Messages 3 Location France Jul 23, 2024 #5 Searching for "dutch pin" gave me a bit more info on their use so thanks for your replies. I just need to get on now with building my new wall ...
Searching for "dutch pin" gave me a bit more info on their use so thanks for your replies. I just need to get on now with building my new wall ...
