Strickle
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Measurements
450 mm (Length)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149022
Summary
Strickle. A wooden strickle for sharpening scythes, etc. A label is attached to the implement, which reads 'The wood is covered with grease and fine sand'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On label attached by string to the strickle.: STRIKLE / FOR SHARPENING / SCYTHES / ETC / 107 On label attached by string to the strickle.: The wood is covered with grease and fine sand