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jan 4, 1662 - Dutch and Rotherham swing (wheel-less) plough

Description:

Definition: A lighter, more efficient plough developed in the Netherlands and improved in Rotherham, England. It reduced the number of oxen or horses needed and made ploughing faster.

Significance: Increased efficiency in soil preparation, spreading quickly through Britain.

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Date:

jan 4, 1662
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~ 364 years ago