Horse mounting block and footpath stile on outside of St Berres’ churchyard wall, Llanferres, Wales, UK. Built for parishoners who traveled by horse.

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Horse mounting block and footpath stile in St Berres’ churchyard wall, Llanferres, Denbighshire, Wales, UK. A common feature up until the late 18th century and the introduction of motor transport. Erected to assist mounting or dismounting a horse, especially for women in the times they rode side saddle, or the elderley, when it was common for some parishoners to ride horses to church services, and funerals.

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Size: 3756px × 4961px
Location: Llanferres, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Jean Williamson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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