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What is this thing?

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I moved to England from Hong Kong recently. I found that it is common to see these holes (tiny doorway arch looking thing) in front of houses. What are they?

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[–] Quaiche 34 points 2 years ago

It’s to scrape your boots.

It was an important feature during the times where the streets were littered with horse poop and more.