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The Manor Houses of Lackham 1050-1949 2nd Ed

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<strong>Houses</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lackham</strong> 2 nd ed 69<br />

Fig. 53 A Collinge hinge in place on the doors a) before renovation<br />

and b) afterwards **<br />

<strong>The</strong>se hinges were “extensively adopted, especially in turnpike gates,<br />

where their neatness, efficiency, and durability, have established them<br />

almost a an indispensable appendage” 83 however they had a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />

applications. More relevantly, perhaps, they were considered to be<br />

83 Herbert, L (1836) <strong>The</strong> engineer‟s and mechanic‟s Encyclopaedia Vol 1 p675

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