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Broaches (thatch fasteners)

Scope note

Use for thin pieces of split wood, usually hazel, roughly 2 to 3 feet long and bent into a U shape with pointed ends designed for fastening thatch onto roofs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000259410

Broader Terms used

fasteners

Equivalent Terms used

broach (thatch fastener)

Created

13yrs ago

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