fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 An arrangement of water pipes for a steam boiler? Lauren nope this an outdoor arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 for drying washing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Portable roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Is this structure covered in canvas? Richard nope this had no covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Water condenser / radiator ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 for drying washing :rofl: Actually it probably would have done the job very well Wally, but this had a much more tactical purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Portable roof? Nope not a roof or any sort of covering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Filtration, possibly sewage treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Water condenser / radiator ? Lauren I think you've got plumbing on your mind. Water is not an integral part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Filtration, possibly sewage treatment? Lauren I can't keep up, nope not water foul or fresh. Although either may have no doubt had a beneficial effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Riddles on riddles. What about a cage - keep sharks out or prisoners in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 AndyM where are you? You posted a suggestion & it's gone but what I remember of it you were half right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 AndyM where are you? You posted a suggestion & it's gone but what I remember of it you were half right Is it post #40 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Riddles on riddles. What about a cage - keep sharks out or prisoners in? More riddles No cages, but it is for keeping something out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 is this a defensive obstacle for troops rather than horses as to channel them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Is it some sort of reinforcement for the turf or whatever behind it? Andy Andy sorry you got buried in the rush. I saw your post on the email notification but didn't find it here until Lauren pointed the way. Thanks Lauren. Andy, turf - yes, what's important is the structure in front of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 is this a defensive obstacle for troops rather than horses as to channel them Yes Wally nearly there Would be a challenge for troops & horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 this would slow any attack down attack making a surprise difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 this would slow any attack down attack making a surprise difficult Yes Wally it would indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Similar function to barbed wire in front of trenches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It looks like spikes/pyramids, but I'm going to go out on a limb and ask if this is a top down view of string or wire placed to tangle with people's feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Could it be a shield for an artillery position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 is it to direct a attack in to lines of fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Similar function to barbed wire in front of trenches? Sort of but no barbed wire, but there are multiple structural impediments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 It looks like spikes/pyramids, but I'm going to go out on a limb and ask if this is a top down view of string or wire placed to tangle with people's feet? Lauren spikes yes, pyramids no, entanglement yes, view from above yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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