Object number
59/204
Description
This bell comes from Heron's Farm in Wheathamsptead, Hertfordshire. It is one of two bells found at the Farm - one was ploughed up in a field and the other was found in 1929 when clearing a barn - but it is unclear which of the two this is. This bell is made of metal and has two loops, or staples, at the top to which a pair of leather straps is fitted and these are joined by a leather yoke held in place by a pair of lockyers (toggles). The bell was identified by the donor as a cow bell and by the Museum as a sheep bell.
Physical description
1 sheep bell: metal; leather; good condition
Archival history
Photocopy of Printed Report - 'Hands On Learning with Reading Museum Service // Materials H541 // Sheep Bell // Bells were tied around the necks of sheep and cattle to help the shepherd locate the herd. [...]'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_6052.tif - High resolution image
