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Multicultural York: The Vikings
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Drawing of a pole lathe, with a V shaped treadle used to move the lathe. Add to board
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Drawing of a Pole Lathe

A simple pole lathe of the kind used in Viking-occupied York, operated by a treadle.

 

Image:© York Archaeological Trust