Pig Pen, Okehampton, Devon, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 44.360 W 004° 00.098
30U E 429323 N 5621316
An unusual bike rack in the town of Okehampton.
Waymark Code: WM8DGA
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Pahaska_1
Views: 5

This place has been marked with three "iron pigs" which double as bike racks, the plaque says:
Pig Pen
In medieval times a pig pen occupied this site. In daylight hours pigs were allowed to roam the scavenge in the towns narrow streets.
TYPE: Figurative

OTHER:
Pigs


AMMENITIES: Restrooms

NEARBY: Commercial (restaurants, shopping)

How much do you pay for gasoline?: 1.00 (listed in local currency)

Did you ride your bike to get here?: No

IF NO, WHY NOT? (just kidding): Yes I do ride a bike, but the town is a little too far from home, so took the car!

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OTHER (What else is nearby?): Not listed

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