Candle holder, Miner's Candle Holder

Historical information

Found at 'Mulvra', a property near Linton belonging to Digory Pendray Roberts. It is believed that the candle-holder was forged in the blacksmith's workshop at the property. Found in the late 1940s and donated to Linton & District Historical Society by Lyle Fletcher, a descendant of Digory Roberts.

Physical description

Iron candle holder, round section to hold candle, with horizontal spike attached, to enable candle holder to be pushed into rocks or clay of mine wall.

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