Name/TitleCavings Fork
About this objectThis was used to remove the cavings (short straw) from under the drum. It is probably blacksmith-made, c. 1930, the iron D-handle suggests a late date. It has two tines with the upper section of the tines recurved to catch the cavings.
According to Mr. E.R.E. Mack, of Pond Farm, Bodham, Norfolk, this is not a cavings fork, but a barley-gathering fork, used to gather in loose barley out with the sickle. STMEA:A.1988, which has three tines, he says is a cavings fork.
Maker RoleBlacksmith
Date Madec.1930
Medium and MaterialsIron
Handle: Ash
MeasurementsTotal Length: 4 feet 7 1/2 inches
Shaft (to D-handle): 2 feet
Cross-bar of fork: 1 foot
Tines (measured round curve): 3 feet 6 inches
Tines (below cross-bar): 2 feet 6 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.1987
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
