Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Slate trimming bench (y drafal)

A bench with a fixed iron blade attached to it, which is used by the slate trimmer - in conjunction with the cyllell naddu or trimming knife - for the hand trimming of roofing slates.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2000.133/357

Historical Associations

Association Type: Slate quarries
Date: 20th century
Place: Dinorwic slate quarries

Acquisition

donation, 12/6/2000

Measurements

Length (mm): 1520
Width (mm): 250
Height (mm): 400
Weight (kg): 48.75

Material

Wood
Metal

Classification

trades trimming (slate)
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