Farm Carts and Machinery - Visitor Centre, Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 50° 41.288 W 001° 57.733
30U E 573307 N 5615658
This little visitor centre on Brownsea Island has an agricultural display where the chickens roam beneath your feet.
Waymark Code: WMDC03
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/22/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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The display is housed in an open barn and includes a Seeder Limer from the 1880s, an Oil Cake Breaker from the late 19th century and various carts. There is an information board describing the exhibits which are lovingly preserved.

Access to Brownsea Island is via a ferry and there is a charge for non-National Trust members.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Farming the land

Approximate age: 19th Century

Still in Use?: No

Location:
In an open barn opposite the toilets at a small visitor centre.

Fee for Access: yes

Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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