A useful tool in Wass
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A useful tool in Wass
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 5 Oct 2010
This wooden object found against the wall of a building opposite the water fountain is used to bend the wooden rims to waggon wheels. I have seen a wheelwright using a modern version making wooden wheels for pony traps, but I do not know its name.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.206621
Longitude
-1.149687