Tavistock, Devon, England: staddle stones used to support crops of hay

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Staddle stones (variations include Steddle stones were originally used as supporting bases for granaries, hayricks, game larders, etc. The staddle stones lifted the granaries above the ground thereby protecting the stored grain from vermin and water seepage. In Middle English staddle or stadle is stathel, from Old English stathol, a foundation, support or trunk of a tree.

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Location: Tavistock, Devon, England
Photo credit: © Alun John / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: agriculture, haystack, historical, staddle, support