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Cast Iron "S" On Outside Of Buildings
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I've seen what appears to be on an old house on the side of an English canal that has what appears to be a pair of large, metal (possibly cast iron) structures shaped in a "S" shape on on the front of the building either side of the central front door just below the upstairs windows. They are always in pairs and one resembled a normal "S" while the other is a reversed "S". They are about 60cm high.
I've seen a photo this morning of a windmill with them:
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They can be seen just below the top floor window on the windmill.
Are they some form of an old method of brickwork or stone reinforcement for these buildings? They are obviously only found on old buildings and I'm puzzled why they are always in pairs with one "S" always reversed.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I've seen a photo this morning of a windmill with them:
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They can be seen just below the top floor window on the windmill.
Are they some form of an old method of brickwork or stone reinforcement for these buildings? They are obviously only found on old buildings and I'm puzzled why they are always in pairs with one "S" always reversed.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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