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Windmill weight maybe

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:46 pm
by Windcatcher530 Dan
When searching for remains of an old wooden windmill i was told about by the town historian the mansion had burned and no sign of any remains of the mill but I found this piece of square marble finished on all sides weighing about 80-100lbs with two holes for something round to go in near where the mill was. Has anyone ever seen a weight like this. If not any suggestions.

Re: Windmill weight maybe

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:11 pm
by Windcatcher530 Dan
Help if I posted a picture Daa !
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Re: Windmill weight maybe

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:55 am
by Gregg
Maybe a counter weight for a gate? Sometimes a counter weight was mounted on a fulcrum to make opening gates easier. Just my guess.
Gregg