Name/TitleBeet/Root Cutter
About this objectThis machine was used at Great Glemham, Saxmundham for cutting up beet for cattle. The feeding of roots to livestock was introduced in the 19th century, and various machines were invented to cut them up into slices, or to shred or pulp them. By the late 19th century the machines were efficient; driven by steam, or if not available, by horse-gear.
MakerBentall & Co.
Date Madelate 19th century
Place MadeHeybridge, Maldon, Essex
Medium and MaterialsBody: metal
handle: wood
Inscription and MarksMoulded on the side: BENTALL'
PATENT
-57
3810
4752
Moulded on the side: UNCHOKABLE
WPH
BENTALL & CO
HEYBRIDGE MALDON ENGLAND
PAGE & GIRLING
MELTON NORFOLK
THE BELTON
MeasurementsHeight: 1220 mm
Width: 1060 mm
Length: 900 mm
Object Typeroot cutter
Object numberSTMEA:A.390
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
