Horse Drawn Harrows
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N 49° 17.860 W 117° 38.386
11U E 453485 N 5460742
The fourth step in preparing a field for seeding was often harrowing.
Waymark Code: WMFDA8
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/01/2012
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Harrowing would further break down sod and lumps of soil, providing an improved seedbed. Harrows were also used for various other purposes, such as light weeding before the crop emerged, spreading straw in summerfallow or light tillage in summerfallow.
The tines on this particular harrow, (AKA spike toothed harrow) being angled on the bottom, suggest that it was used for light cultivation.
No name plates or casting marks were found, so manufacturer is unknown.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Horse drawn spike toothed harrow
Approximate age: 80-100 years
Still in Use?: No
Location:
Doukhobor Museum - Castlegar, BC
Fee for Access: no
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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