Troutbeck House, Gunnerside
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Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 17 Oct 2010
The house has been adorned with many interesting tools and artifacts. No doubt they are to do with the lead mining industry which was carried out extensively in the area. The spade like tool with the cross handle could well be used for cutting turf or peat.