Mounting block, Besthorpe
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Mounting block, Besthorpe
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 2 Apr 2011
The mounting block is set against the wall of the Lord Nelson public house. These steps were an important feature in the days when horses were the common mode of transport. The ladies with their long skirts would have had great difficulty in mounting their horses (even side-saddle) without the aid of these steps. For a wider view of the pub Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.174563
Longitude
-0.76459