Turning Stone....
Historic turning stones in Geraldine used to guide horse drawn wagons along narrow lanes in the mid to late 1800s.
The stones were used as a pivot for horse drawn wagons going in and out of service lanes that ran off Talbot Street. They marked each side of the entrance and also prevented the carts damaging the edge of corner buildings.
Most of the stones were removed as motorized vehicles took over from horses.
Geraldine, South Canterbury, NZ
Turning Stone....
Historic turning stones in Geraldine used to guide horse drawn wagons along narrow lanes in the mid to late 1800s.
The stones were used as a pivot for horse drawn wagons going in and out of service lanes that ran off Talbot Street. They marked each side of the entrance and also prevented the carts damaging the edge of corner buildings.
Most of the stones were removed as motorized vehicles took over from horses.
Geraldine, South Canterbury, NZ