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Whilst delving around to find the earliest use of the term “Rook Rifle” I came across this written by Col. Hawker in the 1830’s.

At the time agricultural buildings and cottages in Hampshire would have mostly been thatched.

He is using tenter-hooks in its original sense, a double pointed (at right angles) nail for stretching cloth.

Last edited by Parabola; 09/09/24 04:05 AM.