I’ve had several people ask me about Medieval Wheelbarrows. I’ve not made one myself, but the folks from Blood and Sawdust show some very nice pictures of their 16th Century wheelbarrow, including documentation for the design. Their discussion includes the box barrow, hand barrows, the fenced barrow, and basket barrows. Research apparently was done by Karen Lardsdatter of Medieval Material Culture fame – I’ve come across her work several times before. Her research on the wheelbarrow is found here.
Charles Oakley is supposed to have a webpage showing his plans for a 16th Century German wheelbarrow, but it seems the link no longer works. If someone has a current link for his work, please let me know and I will post it here.
While I am pleased with the references listed about, I am very disappointed that there isn’t more available on the web – something we woodworkers will have to work on!!!
Till next time!
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by Scott, on August 6 2009 @ 7:49 am
Thank you. I am truly interest in what I write about here – just wish I had more time! Hopefuly the website will be “improved” here this month, which will supplement the blog. Thanks for visiting!
by Scott, on September 2 2009 @ 10:29 am
Thanks – appreciate you stopping by! The site is far from where it could be – and there are some positive changes coming soon. Eventually “we” hope to create a non-profit educational organization focused on life in the Medieval era. The facility we envision would be open to the public, but the emphasis is to become a resource for home-schooled students as well as traditional students. We are planning a variety of hands-on activities so that students can gain an appreciation for the Medieval way of living. Anyway – that’s the plan . . . would love to have some investors show an interest as well!