Manure fork
Category
Agricultural and horticultural equipment
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and wood
Measurements
140 mm (D); 1235 mm (H); 205 mm (W)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26631
Summary
Dung fork with wooden handle fashioned from the branch of a tree and four tines at right angles to the shaft. Tines are fixed to handle with two bent nails. Some evidence of woodworm.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.