Iron bridle from the Chilcarroch Plough

Details of the beam of the plough showing the iron bridle.  The yoke was attached to the bridle.  The plough was pulled by oxen or a mixed team of oxen and horses.
Object no :
SRMA001d
Collection :
Horticulture
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Mochrum Smiddy, Wigtownshire
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
wood and iron
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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