Name/TitleBeet/Root hook
About this objectThis hook was used to harvest roots or beets. It is possibly a blacksmith made copy of a Dutch import. It was used at Westwood Lodge Farm.
MakerBlacksmith
Medium and MaterialsThe blade is made of iron and the handle of ash.
MeasurementsBlade: 9 inches x 2 1/2 inches
Spur projecting from rear: 3 1/4 inches
Angled portion of tang: 1 3/4 inches
Handle: 5 1/2 inches including ferrule of 1 1/4 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.3582
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
