Mule Training Depot
Item
Title
Mule Training Depot
Who?
Bratton Farm
Item(s)
Mule Shoe both sides
4 pages of First World War - British Army Mules "Taunton" Mule Depots
4 pages of First World War - British Army Mules "Taunton" Mule Depots
Story
Rita brought in a mule shoe and a four page written history of First World War – British Army Mules “Taunton” Mule Depots.
Bratton Farm was used as a mule training depot and had a 5 ton weigh station. The mules were brought in by train to Minehead Station and then driven up the Avenue, Minehead to the farm. The owner of Bratton Court Farm is Hon. Roland Lytton. This mule training depot only operated until 1916.
A mule shoe was found at the farm along with several mule rings. The mule shoe was brought in to be photographed.
Bratton Farm was used as a mule training depot and had a 5 ton weigh station. The mules were brought in by train to Minehead Station and then driven up the Avenue, Minehead to the farm. The owner of Bratton Court Farm is Hon. Roland Lytton. This mule training depot only operated until 1916.
A mule shoe was found at the farm along with several mule rings. The mule shoe was brought in to be photographed.
When?
Somerset
Where?
Bratton, Minehead,Somerset
Contributor
Rita Tremain
Collection Day
Williton Pavilion 6th April 2019
This item was submitted on June 11, 2019