Staddle Stone broken away to show what the stone is made from, Oxfordshire England uk

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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.

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Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: oxfordshire england uk
Photo credit: © MELVIN GREEN / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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