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Good Morning Gloucester 
It looks like a trebuchet. Perhaps to throw pumpkins.
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It’s a windmill. The arrow is pointing to a counter weight that will help it pivot to an upright position, and keep it there. Look to the right, you can see the blades.
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Okay, I see it. I have never seen one that lays down like that. But, it makes sense. Good Call R! :o)
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Counter weight to rase the poll/mast/flag pole.
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