Name/TitlePlough breast

About this objectThis was probably used in the early 19th century, for hand ploughing light land and paring turf. The missing handle would have been held at thigh level, rather than by the breast. The handle, which is now missing, was held at thigh level not breast. The upper surface is chamfered in part.

PeriodEarly 19th Century

Medium and MaterialsBlade: iron
Helve: wood (oak)

MeasurementsLength:176.9cm
Width of blade: 33.1cm
Depth of blade:13.9cm

Blade: 11 inches x 1 foot 1 inch
Return: 5 1/4 inches
Helve: 5 feet 4 inches; 3 inches wide; 1 1/2 inches deep
Upper surface: chamfered except from 1 foot 8 inches to 2 feet 2 inches

Object Typeplough

Object numberSTMEA:A.556

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)