Bee skep
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Straw
Measurements
220 mm (Height); 420 mm (Diameter)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149031
Summary
Bee skep. A plaited straw bee skep, or basket, for gathering swarms.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.