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In the Statistical survey of Armagh by Charles Coote, it mentions that farmers had a "boxed car for carrying home turf" and it might have creels. What exactly is a boxed car?  I have seen references and pictures of a slide car with creels which is pulled by a donkey or horse.

Thompsonkyle

Tuesday 31st Jan 2023, 08:00PM

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    Greetings Kyle,

     

    Yes you are correct in your assumption.  In rural Ireland it was an easy and quick way to bring home turf by bulk from the field.  It would first be harvested and left to dry in heaps in the bog and when ready, then the Farmer and his donkey and cart would bring it home. Wonderful heat from it, but its very dusty and lots of ashes the following morning left in the fire grate to be cleaned out.   

     

    here is a link:   https://www.prints-online.com/children-bringing-home-turf-donkey-slide-…;

    Phyl IrelandXO Volunteer

     

    Clonpriest

    Thursday 2nd Feb 2023, 03:40PM

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    Sorry, it didnt copy right -   https://www.prints-online.com/children-bringing-home-turf-donkey-slide-…

     

    Phyl IrelandXO Volunteer 

    Clonpriest

    Thursday 2nd Feb 2023, 03:44PM

  • Thanks Phyl.  Lovely photo.

    Thompsonkyle

    Saturday 4th Feb 2023, 07:21PM

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