Object number
57/207
Description
Wire strainer used for tightening wires on fences. Used on early wire fences in the Weardale area of County Durham, late 19th C..
This is a wire strainer, a tool used for tightening wires on wire fences. It was used on early wire fences in the Weardale area of County Durham, where wire fences were particularly in use in the late-nineteenth century. The wire was gripped between the jaws, held against the straining post, and the wire tightened by turning the hand screw.
Physical description
wire strainer: metal
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Upper Weardale. // [pencil sketch] // "Used for straining the wires on early wire fences in Weardale area. // Wire fences in use particularly as fell fences for 80-90 years and some still standing. // The wire was gripped between the jaws, held against the straining post and the wire tightened by turning the hand screw." J. Newrick.'
Production date
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Late-nineteenth century
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Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5621.tif - High resolution image
