Object number
53/196
Title
Troth Winter plough, Newbold plough, Hitchings Tayler Scattaron plough,
Creator
Description
This plough, called the 'Troth Winter plough', was made by William Troth at Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire. The date of make is given as 1796, but the maker, William Troth, is known to have made other objects late in the 19th century, so this date may be incorrect. It was used for winter ploughing in heavy clay, so has a wrought iron share with a coulter welded on the side, and no wheels. In 1845 it was known as the 'Newbold plough' and in 1876 as the 'Hitchings Tayler Scattaron plough', when it was fitted with wheels and an iron shellboard. In 1920 the chilled share was fitted to enable it to be used with two horses instead of three.
Physical description
1 plough : wood; wrought iron; fair condition
Label Text
Swing plough. This plough, called the 'Troth Winter plough', was made by William Troth at Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire. The date of make is given as 1796, but the maker, William Troth, is known to have made other objects late in the 19th century, so this date may be incorrect. It was used for winter ploughing in heavy clay, so has a wrought iron share with a coulter welded on the side, and no wheels. In 1845 it was known as the 'Newbold plough' and in 1876 as the 'Hitchings Tayler Scattaron plough', when it was fitted with wheels and an iron shellboard. In 1920 the chilled share was fitted to enable it to be used with two horses instead of three.
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note - 'Conservation: 3/2/1976: wood - treatment - washed and Rentokil, method - brushed; ironwork - treatment - washed and deoxodine - brushed; iron work - finish - wax polish, method - brushed. In August 1989 lent to Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles for 2 years. It was insured for £150. On its return in October 1992 it was reported that "Small front cast iron wheel cracked in three places and should be welded before use."'
Production place
Norton Lindsey
Production date
1796 - 1796
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 3226 mm
- Length 850 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_450.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_452.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_472.tif - High resolution image
