Object number
59/121/1
Description
Ox yoke from Corsham, Wiltshire. Part of the gear worn by draught animals to connect them when drawing a vehicle.
This ox yoke came from Corsham in Wiltshire. It forms part of the gear worn by draught animals to connect them when drawing a vehicle. This yoke is made of wood, stained dark brown, and still has its fixing pin and chains. There are two heavy hooks and a ring in the centre.
Physical description
1 yoke with two bows: wood (oak, willow); metal; good condition- conserved
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Description: This ox-yoke is stained dark brown/black. It is in reasonable condition and the head collars have been repaired. The fixing pin plus chains are still in place. There are two heavy hooks and a ring in the centre of the yoke. // Dimensions: Length: 135.0 cm // Associated information: This yoke came from the area of Corsham, Wiltshire.’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4607.tif - High resolution image
