Name/TitleRidging plough

About this objectThis plough, locally known as a 'Tom Plough', was used for raising the ridges, for example, in potato planting. The share is flat to the ground under the slip. The coulter is missing, the spanner is present.

MakerBentall

Maker RoleManufacturer

Inscription and MarksOn slip: BENTALL. PATENT. 60.

MeasurementsTotal length: 11 feet
Two equal stilts: 2 feet 9 inches
Slip: 2 feet 2 inches
Share: 1 foot
Mould board: 2 feet 9 inches x 10 inches
Hake: (chord) 1 foot

Object Typeplough

Object numberSTMEA:A.1963

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)