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This is a cider keg, also known as a 'costril', used to contain the daily cider ration of a wagoner. It has a looped carrying handle, and would have been hung from the team harness. This keg originally came from Newchurch, Powys.

1 cider keg: wood [oak], metal [iron], and cork; good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'KEG // Period // Late 19th century // Description // Wagoner's daily cider ration keg. It was hung on the team harness. // Also known as a COSTRIL // 5 1/2" long 6" diameter - oak - iron bands. // From Newchurch, Herefordshire.', MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form –'KEG // Wagoner's daily cider ration. Hung on team harness. Also known as a 'COSTRIL'. From Newchurch, Herefordshire. // [pencil sketch] // Oak with Iron bands.'

1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31

Late-nineteenth century

Keg, cider, Costril

Wood, oak, Metal, iron