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 All Saints Church Mounting Stone - Spofforth, UK Posted by:  dtrebilc
N 53° 57.285 W 001° 26.794
30U E 601933 N 5979604
This upping stone outside the churchyard was provided for parishioners who visited the church on horse or cart.
Waymark Code: WM147Y4
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/10/2021
Views: 4
A plaque on the wall above the stone has the following information.
Spofforth-with-Stockeld Parish
Spofforth
Mounting Stone
A mounting stone, is for mounting and
dismounting a horse or cart, especially for
the young, elderly or infirm.
They were useful for women riding
sidesaddle. allowing a horse to be
mounted without a loss of modesty.
Located outside the church for
the use of parishoners.
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