University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
56/44
Description
This is an iron plough share from a breast plough. A breast plough is a spade used to pare turf and other vegetation. This share was found in a field in the Cotswolds. It is made of iron and is considerably worn with use.
Physical description
1 plough share: iron
Object name
Plough, breast
Material
Metal, iron
Associated subject
CULTIVATING : paring
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1313.tif - High resolution image