This item is located externally on a fusing shed at an airfield in Hampshire. It appears that the ball like fitting at one time swivelled. What is it and its purpose ? Below it on the wall there are what appears to be brackets that terminate at ground level.
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Last edited by hydealfred; Today at 05:09. Reason: Grammer
What type of building is it? Nissen or TB? Is the fitting on an end wall adjacent to the door(S)
It is on a 1929 brick built fusing shed. It is located next to the front entrance door. The building had the later addition of a blast wall built around the entire structure. This fitting is on the internal original structure.
Home made by farmer for some reason.
Sawn off arm, from tractor three point linkage bolted to a eye bolt for hanging a gate on.
I'd agree with that. The piece that went into the brick work may have been original but the bit with the ball is certainly part of the three point linkage off an early tractor.
Can't be more positive than that. Now I know where it is! This building may be unique, I don't know of another. Is there a preservation order on it?
Are there indications that the later external concrete surround wall was backed with earth traverses? This could indicate a change of function and give a clue to your mystery object. Any idea what the roof material was?
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