r/mildlypenis 15d ago

Architecture What is this?

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u/FearMeHungry 15d ago edited 15d ago

This is a bollard. It is used to protect buildings from accidental damage by vehicles.

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u/px13 15d ago

Too small for a bollard. It might damage the car, but wouldn’t prevent damage to the building.

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u/FearMeHungry 15d ago

You can find those in the old town centers all over Europe. They are a couple of hundred years old an weren't designed for cars.

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u/ALF839 15d ago

I think they were meant to be used to scrape the mud and horseshit off your shoes before entering a building.

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u/niciun_id 15d ago

Nope. Those are different, had one around my house.

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u/ItsSUCHaLongStory 15d ago

It’s not gonna prevent damage by a carriage or cart, either

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u/FearMeHungry 15d ago edited 15d ago

Don't worry. It will.

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u/ItsSUCHaLongStory 15d ago

Ok, I read a description in the original post, and you’re right. I’m the fool here.

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u/Straight_Ballin11 15d ago

Lol I’m sure he was really worried.