Old wheel guard (bollard) in the shape of dwarf with a shield near historic house (XIX c.) in Lodz, Poland
A guard stone, or chasse-roue, is a projecting metal, concrete, or stone exterior architectural element located at the corner and/or foot of gates, portes-cochères, garage entries, and walls to prevent damage from vehicle tires and wheels. Guard stones were developed as an item of street furniture during the era of horse-drawn vehicles, but some are still in use today. They are sometimes used as traffic bollards, but are generally positioned to protect a specific object, such as a corner of a building or the side of a gate.
Size: 2400px × 3642px
Location: Lodz, Poland
Photo credit: © Ivan Marchuk / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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