The Olde Watermill Farm Machinery - Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 51° 58.140 W 000° 26.062
30U E 676239 N 5760699
This old watermill has a vast selection of old farm equipment on display in the car park.
Waymark Code: WM5GR9
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/05/2009
Views: 11
Most of these are the small devices that are either hand operated or belt driven, including a chaff cutter and mangel cutter which were both used in the preparation of animal food. One well-preserved item is the hand-drill that was pulled by a horse. There are some weighing devices for sacks of potatoes or grain, etc. A variety of tractor metal track wheels and an old cart wheel are also on display.
There is a large area of equipment opposite the garden centre and mill shops entrance with some other bits throughout the car park.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: See description above
Approximate age: Early 20th Century
Still in Use?: No
Location:
In the car park area of the historic watermill.
Fee for Access: no
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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