A fastening element for operatively connecting masonry units together in a fixed
relation. The fastening element comprises a body with a web having opposing surfaces,
and a plurality of projections that extend in a generally perpendicular direction
therefrom. The projections are spaced apart from each other and configured to engage
portions of masonry units therebetween in a constrained relation. The fastening
element permits two, three, or four masonry units to be operatively connected together
in variety of configurations without the use of mortar.