Antique Parking Spot

This curious, rough old lichen-covered granite stone stands at the end of the pathway leading to our front door. It is a mounting block, to assist in clambering aboard a horse. The iron ring on the top was for tying the horse's reins so he would still be there when you were ready to depart.

I'm pretty certain this block has been standing here since our house was built way back in the late 1700's or early 1800's.

(Today marks the 100th consecutive day I have posted an entry to my journal.)