Galleted flintwork. on a building in Chichester
An ancient skill still used today. The flint chips, or galleting in the mortar were originally put there to cut the footwear or the feet of anyone who tried to climb the wall, but today they are for strengthening and decoration.
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Location: St. John's Street, Chichester West Sussex England UK
Photo credit: © Lesley Pardoe / Alamy / Afripics
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