Heathfield O
— 25/04/2019Found by Tucker Kennedy in the Ayrshire area. Heathfield Fireclay Works, Garnkirk. . . . .
12 x 6 saddle eye
Found at the Heathfield Fireclay Works.
Although not marked as such there is little doubt this is a product of the Heathfield Fireclay Works.
Top female end- 10″ diam.
Bottom saddle – 11″ x 13″
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