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Hoe turnip (pick); STMEA:B.239

Name/TitleHoe turnip (pick)

About this objectThe hoe was used for removing turnip 'shells' after the sheep had eaten them down to ground level. In this way the root, which contains an acrid juice detrimental to the stomach of the sheep is left in the ground. (Stephens' Book of the Farm' 4th ed. 1888, Division 1, pp 176-7, fig. 80.)

Medium and MaterialsBlade: iron
Handle: ash

MeasurementsTotal length: 3 foot 6 1/2 inches
Blade : 5 1/2 x 1 7/8 inches (cutting edge)
Socket : 2 inches (external diameter)

Object numberSTMEA:B.239

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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