Thresher - Church Bridge - Coniston, Cumbria
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N 54° 22.140 W 003° 04.564
30U E 495057 N 6024579
An old hand operated machine on display by Church Bridge, Coniston.
Waymark Code: WM17FNE
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/13/2023
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An old hand operated machine on display by Church Bridge, Coniston.
This appears to be an old hand operated Thresher, probably by Harrison and Gregory.
This piece of farm equipment would be used to thresh grain, that is, it removed the seeds from the stalks and husks.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Removing the seed from the husks and stalks
Approximate age: 1840
Manufacturer and model: Harrison and Gregory (?)
Still in Use?: No
Location:
small shaded area near church bridge
Fee for Access: no
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