Weird heavy iron thing

[psdubbs]

Hello, everyone —

Used an ordnance map from 1863 to find a stable area for the Union Army near Alexandria VA. Pulled 2 half horseshoes, which is a good sign. But I also found this thing. Any help with ID appreciated. I only brushed off the dirt and muck, it’s in electrolysis now.

Thank you!

 

[JCR]

Interesting. Appears to have been bolted to a wooden piece. Doesn’t look like typical wagon iron so maybe it has a military application. Let us know if you ID it.

 

[psdubbs]

When I get it cleaned up I’ll send more pics

 

[psdubbs]

More pics

 

["gummy"]

Maybe ??

 

[stetam]

Looks like part of a track for a manure spreader

 

[hoser]

Ahhh yes, it does look like a rake back link. I'm with Steve in this one.

 

[psdubbs]

Thanks, all. I thought that might be it as well -- but the peg in the middle throws me off. The field was once a farm.