Object number
61/4
Description
Thatching bat used for driving in the spars to secure the thatch and for dressing the reed/straw into place and ensure an even finish.
Thatching bats are used for driving in the spars (also known as 'spicks') which secure the thatch, and for dressing the reed/straw into place and ensure an even finish. Thatching bats are also known as 'biddles', 'liggetts', 'leggetts' and 'leggatts'. The Museum holds little information about this thatching bat.
Physical description
1 bat: wood and metal; good condition
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5425.tif - High resolution image
