Miner's shovel

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This miner's shovel has a pointed mouth for use in hard-packed gravel or heavy ground.

Miner's gravel shovel with a pointed mouth for use in hard-packed gravel or heavy ground

Coal mining grew steadily throughout the 18th century as industries demanded more cheap fuel. Simple tools and equipment were used by colliers for centuries. There were no machines to cut the coal until the middle of the 19th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-044-645-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1976.99.2
• Date: 18th or 19th century
  
• Material: Shovel, gravel, miner's
  
• Dimensions: 960 mm H x 303 mm W
  
• What: Shovel, gravel, miner's
  
• Subject: 6. MINING, Coal, hand tools (Departmental Classification)
  
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