Name/TitleHedging Bill

About this objectBill hook with a blade which has a curved piece at the tip. Set in a short handle which has a band around its base. Used for trimming and laying hedges on a farm by the donor's father or grandfather.

Bill Hooks are used to trim and lay hedges and have several distinctive characteristics, including a hook that pulls thin branches and vines towards the blade. The metal blades, often made of iron or steel, are sharpened like knives and swung like axes. Many regional varieties exist with a range of specifications that modify bills for different purposes.

This object featured in our 2022 exhibition 'Hedgerow'; an exhibition which explores and celebrates hedgerows and how they have become part of our food system.

Medium and MaterialsBlade: Iron
Handle: Wood
Band around handle: Iron

MeasurementsOverall Length: 445mm
Blade length: 285 mm
Blade width: 42 mm
Handle length: 165 mm

Object numberSTMEA:78.A.85.14.2

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)