Supported by the DCMS/ Wolfson foundation museum and Gallery improvement fund

Carlisle City Council Renaissance NW - Museums for Changing Lives

ID: 94
Name: Swing plough hammer
Number: CALMG : 1946.52

Description:

Dated around 1850, this iron hammer was used to plough the soil. The hammer head was used to turn over the the soil in order to enable the planting of seeds. Turning the soil, brings many nutrients to the surface, which are necessary to cultivate crops.