Object number
62/522/2
Title
Butterfly plough,
Creator
Description
This one way reversible plough comes from Cornwall, where it was known locally as a 'butterfly plough'. It was made by Draydon of Helland Bridge, near Bodmin, Cornwall, after a design by Skelton of Luxulyan, Cornwall. It has two mouldboards attached to the beam, so that when one is engaged on one side of the plough, the other is lifted up in the air.
Physical description
1 plough: metal
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'Called locally in Cornwall a "butterfly plough". One-way reversible plough made by Draydon of Helland Bridge near Bodmin, Cornwall, after a design by Wm. Skelton of Luxulyan, Cornwall.'
Production place
Hellandbridge
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 3470 mm
- Length 1050 mm
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