jan 1, 1580 - wain clout
Description:
A metal plate nailed to those parts of carts and wains that were subject to wear and tear. 1405 ‘and for 18 clouts (<i>clutis</i>) purchased for the axles of the cart, with nails purchased for the same 20d’, Selby (SAR134); 1457 <i>in vj Wayncloytes emptis per Th. Keyng xijd</i>, Fountains Abbey (SS130/11); 1504 <i>Waynclowtes, xxiij of the leyst sort xijd ... xviij byger clowtes xvd</i>, York (SS53/1191); 1580 <i>Inprimis 9 wayne clowtes</i>, Beverley (YRS84/33).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1580
Now
~ 445 years ago