Weathervane, Broad Chalke
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Weathervane, Broad Chalke
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 24 Nov 2011
Weather vanes, which adorn many public buildings as well as private homes, are one of the oldest methods of weather prediction. Located on the highest point of tall structures and homes, they are a simple device balanced on a rotating axis, designed to indicate the direction of the wind. Weather vanes have a rich and long history, with examples dating to ancient Greece and Rome.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.027773
Longitude
-1.942057