Name/TitleRoot chopper
About this objectIron head, the handle is probably ash and is not original. Sheep were often grazed on turnip fields to supplement their diet and enrich the ground with their manure. They graze the leaves and tops of the turnips, leaving partly buried turnips. This chopper was used to break down the turnip bits left whilst still on the ground. The end of the handle staff has broken off.
Medium and MaterialsThis has an iron head, with a handle of natural wood, possibly ash, which is obviously a renewal.
MeasurementsTotal length: 1270 mm
Staff length: 1110 mm
Broken end length: 110 mm
Head length: 155 mm
Blade length: 165 mm
Object Typeroot chopper
Object numberSTMEA:A.632
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
