Object number
59/219
Creator
Description
This Shropshire wagon was built circa 1915 at Bishop's Castle by Cadwallader, and was used until the middle of the twentieth century at Lydbury North, South Shropshire. It has broad, double straked wheels, and the body is painted a bright yellow.
Physical description
1 wagon: wood; metal
Label Text
This wagon's wheels, with wide rims and protruding nails, keep it steady on Shropshire's heavy clay soil. The wide open fields of the county also allow for a larger body, to carry heavy root vegetables. This design has its drawbacks - Shropshire wagons needed a lot of space to turn around.<P>SHROPSHIRE BOX WAGON<BR>This Shropshire box wagon was built about 1915 at Bishop’s Castle by Mr Cadwallader. It was used until the middle of the twentieth century in South Shropshire. It’s broad double straked wheels gave grip on steep slopes. Straked wheels have ‘shoes’ of iron nailed around the rim. Shropshire wagons are traditionally painted yellow.</P>
<P>MERL 59/219</P>
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note [on Adlib record] - 'built by Cadwallader at Bishop's Castle', MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'Wagon (Shropshire) // ... c. 1915 // ... A wagon built around 1915 at Bishop's Castle and used until recently at Lydbury North. // Body construction: panelled. 1 midrail. // Body colours: Yellow // Sideboard Type: Solid // Side construction: Straight // Axle: Wood // Wheel: Broad, Double strakes // Max. Length: 151" // Max. Width: 69" // Max. Height (ground to top rail): 72" // Min. ground clearance of frame: 38" // Rear wheel diameter: 54" // Fore wheel diameter: 47" // Track (ground level): 62".'
Production place
Bishop's Castle
Production date
1915 - 1915
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 3830 mm
- Width 1750 mm
- Height 1830 mm
Associated subject
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