I am told that this tradition of hanging dead moles on the farm fence started so that the local Mole Catcher could prove/demonstrate his skill to his client and other landowners. A bit gruesome for some no doubt but that's life.
When I was young, I used to see this quite often but not so much now, I guess the general public are just a bit too sensitive today.
It seems a little sad. Moles seems lovely creatures but I suppose they are pretty destructive.
ReplyDeleteMy great great grandfather was a mole catcher and gamekeeper on the estate of Lord Glasgow between Fairlie and Largs. I remember as a small boy visiting his cottage (no running water, no electric light) and being facinated by his traps.
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