Name/TitleBeetle
About this objectThis was used by the Hart family, probably prior to 1934, at Blakenham and prior to that at Boulge. It was used on the farm for fencing, however it was also a common tool, used by craftsmen working with wood.
Medium and MaterialsHaft: ash
Head: elm
Binding: iron and reinforced with nails driven into both faces.
MeasurementsOverall length: 1110 mm
Handle length: 960 mm
Head diameter: 150 mm
Head length: 245 mm
Iron band width: 20 mm
Object numberSTMEA:A.545
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
