Turning Stone.....
Historic turning stones in Geraldine used to guide horse drawn wagons along narrow lanes in the mid to late 1800s.
The horses turned into the lane and then the attached wagon would be brought into alignment by the off-side wheel hub catching on the stone and pivoting it into a straight line.
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 horses turned into the lane and then the attached wagon would be brought into alignment by the off-side wheel hub catching on the stone and pivoting it into a straight line.
Most of the stones were removed as motorized vehicles took over from horses.
Geraldine, South Canterbury, NZ