Farriers shoeing a horse at Roughlands Forge, Carronshore
Maker
Tom Astbury
Production date
23 Nov 1979
Description
View of the farrier holding the hot shoe against the horse's hoof while an assistant holds the horse's fetlock (ankle). A cloud of smoke is rising from the hoof.
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Object detail
The building was originally Skaithmuir Mill. By the late 19th century the buildings were used as a forge. The business later specialised in general smiddy work, including shoeing horses. Although listed, it was demolished in 1988.
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