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This is a peat knife, used on the woodland above the village of Warleggan, Cornwall, for cutting peat. It was used by the donor until 1958-9. The handle was made on the donor's farm, and the iron spade blade was purchased locally.

1 peat knife: iron, wood

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'KNIFE // Harvesting - Peat', MERL Recording form – 'Who used it // Used by the owner // When was it used // Until three years ago (1958-9) // Where was it used // On the woodland above the village of Warleggan. // Who made it // The handle was made on the farm + the blade purchased locally. // From what materials is the object made // Iron spade blade + wooden handle.'

Polventon [Warleggan]

1958

Wood, Metal, iron