fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Anything to do with drainage? Nope no water involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 It loks to me similar to a drainage trench, sump put around a tent or marque. I know what you mean Tony but not that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Something to do with fire or a defensive position like a gun pit? Yes partly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Would it be used in hot desert conditions? It gets very cold at night in the desert. Perhaps the warm stones are useful at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Building on Chris's answer, is it a fire pit to heat up the stones, providing a source of heat through the night without firelight. Lauren yes you are getting warm there is fire & the stones do get heated up but not for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Would it be used in hot desert conditions? It gets very cold at night in the desert. Perhaps the warm stones are useful at night? Not specifically the desert it could be used wherever there are enough stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Something to do with cooking ,,,,,,,, baking bread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Something to do with cooking ,,,,,,,, baking bread? Not officially Richard although I suppose you could bake a few potatoes but it might be risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Do the hot rocks become a weapon of some kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Do the hot rocks become a weapon of some kind? Not officially Lauren. But they have several purposes within the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Not baking, it must be for water boiling then? Very old technology if thats the case! Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 What height and diameter is this structure? Over 3 feet or less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Aeriel view of either artillery gun defences or infantry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 if the stones are made hot then any one attempting to scale them would have two problems one the heat two the stones being loose would make it hard to climb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Could it serve a medical purpose, using the hot rocks to cauterise wounds or sterilise equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If it was built in the north of scotland it would serve as the base/spine of a Scroo! :-D Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Not baking, it must be for water boiling then?Very old technology if thats the case! Alec Not for boiling water Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 What height and diameter is this structure? Over 3 feet or less? Richard 10ft diameter & no more than 2ft deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Aeriel view of either artillery gun defences or infantry? Nope Rick this is a side view of a cross section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 if the stones are made hot then any one attempting to scale them would have two problems one the heat two the stonesbeing loose would make it hard to climb Wally it would indeed be difficult & very unpleasant to climb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 If it was built in the north of scotland it would serve as the base/spine of a Scroo! :-D Alec Alec you'll have to translate that one for me, tis rural Wiltshire down yere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Is it related to artillery or infantry or neither? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Are they to contain fires to use as a defensive measure or to light up attackers at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Is it related to artillery or infantry or neither? Neither Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Are they to contain fires to use as a defensive measure or to light up attackers at night? Neither Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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