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This hand drill was used for sowing seeds on various local farms in and around Rowhook, West Sussex, including Snell Farm. It was used until 1953 for 'patching' kale and mangle. The Museums holds no information about where or when it was made.

1 seed drill: wood; metal; natural coloured

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'DRILL (HAND) // [pencil sketch]', MERL Recording form – 'Who used it // Owner + previous owners // When was it used // Until 1953, in a limited role // How was it used // For "Patching" Kale + Mangle in latter years // Where was it used // Snell Farm + other local farms // Has it a local name // Seed Barrow // When this object was used do you know if it was common in many parts of the country or only in the place from which it came // Believed to be common in many parts of the country // Who made // Unknown // When was it made // Date unknown // Where was it made // Unknown // From what materials is the object made // Wood and iron with copper filter...'

Wood, Metal