The metal “X” shapes on old buildings are wall anchors, which are pressure plates that secure the ends of through-rods, or tension rods, used to hold the outer masonry walls of buildings together. These rods are installed to counteract the outward pressure from the walls, which can occur as the building settles or if the masonry begins to lean, preventing the walls from bowing or collapsing. While some shapes are functional, others, like the typical five-pointed star in the U.S., can have a more decorative flair.
Could be an old satellite dish mount that was left behind
The old Bunch of Grapes pub in East Belfast has Red Hand of Ulster wall anchors. Always found that an excellent attention to detail. Doris knew his shit.
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If I’m not mistaken, it looks like a telegraph pole
Is that a big crack all the way down ? Going through the yoke
It kinda looks like the ones in Amsterdam, if its anything like those ones it is part of an old pulley system used to lift goods, and other things to the upper levels avoiding narrow staircases and heavy lifting…. though its just a guess, others could be correct about the structural thing about wall
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Looks like a support for a fleg pole?
Looks like a telephone/electric pole for the wires overhead.
It’s a wall anchor. Or Anchor plate. They’re used to stabilise and support the walls and prevent them from bowing.
Is there one on the opposite external wall?
Looks like a cross shaped wall tie, usually used to prevent walls from bowing outward. Quite common on old farm buildings.
[Seems terminology differs from place to place. ](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor_plate)
Wall anchors. Can be used to stop walls from bowing.
https://m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wall_anchors
When a supporting wall is at risk of bulging outward a wall support like this is put in place as a retainer. [https://www.thegiddings.org.uk/giddingshtmlfiles/ordinarypages/ordinarywallbraces.html](https://www.thegiddings.org.uk/giddingshtmlfiles/ordinarypages/ordinarywallbraces.html)
The metal “X” shapes on old buildings are wall anchors, which are pressure plates that secure the ends of through-rods, or tension rods, used to hold the outer masonry walls of buildings together. These rods are installed to counteract the outward pressure from the walls, which can occur as the building settles or if the masonry begins to lean, preventing the walls from bowing or collapsing. While some shapes are functional, others, like the typical five-pointed star in the U.S., can have a more decorative flair.
https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wall_anchors
Could be an old satellite dish mount that was left behind
The old Bunch of Grapes pub in East Belfast has Red Hand of Ulster wall anchors. Always found that an excellent attention to detail. Doris knew his shit.
X-Men Northern Ireland Branch 🤔./s😂
So you remember where you hid your treasure
Early attempt at 9 11
Dognappers have marked that house, pm me luv xx.
Thank fuck I cleaned my windows
If I’m not mistaken, it looks like a telegraph pole
Is that a big crack all the way down ? Going through the yoke
It kinda looks like the ones in Amsterdam, if its anything like those ones it is part of an old pulley system used to lift goods, and other things to the upper levels avoiding narrow staircases and heavy lifting…. though its just a guess, others could be correct about the structural thing about wall
Edited… its mostly like the anchor hahahahaha
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Masons symbol, stay clear, or else.
Usually connected to the floor structure inside
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