A thatching spar used in the thatching trade to help keep the roof in place

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A thatching spar from hazel wood which has been growing for six years then cut to 28 inches long split and bent in half Its used to keep the thatch in place on the roof

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Size: 3703px × 5554px
Location: Near Newbury Berkshire England Great Britain UK
Photo credit: © paul felix craftsmen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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