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Plough horses MCF01_02_1362
Filename: mcf01_02_1362.jpg
Size: 6426 x 4855 (6.5MB)
Date: 7th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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Plough horses MCF01_02_1362
Courthill Farm, Nore Wood Lane, Slindon, Arun, West Sussex. A view from a hillside by Courthill Farm, showing a man in the foreground with two horses hitched to a plough and a second pair of horses further down the hill.
The photograph appears to have been taken during a break in ploughing. The man may be about to feed the horses from a bag
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Media ID 27968390
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1900s Agriculture Animals Farming Field People Rural Landscape Work Draught Horses Ploughed Field Ploughing
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a timeless scene of rural life in West Sussex. Taken by Katherine MacFee, the image showcases the beauty of Courthill Farm, nestled amidst Nore Wood Lane in Slindon. From atop a hillside vantage point, we are presented with an idyllic view that transports us back to the early 1900s. In the foreground stands a hardworking man, his presence commanding attention as he tends to two magnificent plough horses hitched to a sturdy plough. The strength and grace of these draught horses is evident, their muscles rippling under their sleek coats. It seems as though this moment has been captured during a brief respite from their laborious task. Further down the hillside, another pair of horses can be seen patiently waiting for their turn at ploughing duty. The vastness of the ploughed field stretches out before them, evidence of hours spent tilling the land for future harvests. The photograph exudes an aura of tranquility and simplicity; it encapsulates both human connection with animals and our deep-rooted ties to agriculture. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but appreciate the dedication and hard work required to sustain rural communities throughout history.
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