What is this?

[ForeverBubblegum]

Just curious. I think all the house on the street were built with them, but have no idea what it's for. The seems to be a hole through as though you thread something through. It's to low for a washing line, and doesn't seem strong enough to attach a bike lock to, so I'm out of ideas.

When was the house built ?

Not sure, it's ex council, so the deeds only date back to the 80's (possibly when right to buy came in) The house is older then that, maybe 40/50's. There were also bakerlight door handles when we bought it, if that helps age it.

Also, sorry I seem to have posted 5 of this thread. Don't know how that happened.

Maybe a bracket/holder for an old gas/water pipe? It looks like it fixed something long and cylindrical to the outer wall?

Whereabouts in the country are you? Wondering if there might be a local explanation.

I'm in the north east

Do you live in a mining area? My first thought was something to do with miners tools/ storage or something along those lines
Are there letters on the top? If you can find out what they are can you not trace the emblem? I imagine it’s a mark from the blacksmith

The was mining, so that's a possibility. It's not metal, it's like a strong pot type stuff, the kind of thing I imagine chimney pots are mad of, with a glaze.

on the side of the house?

is there a fireplace on the other side?

No fireplace, it's round the back of the house with the kitchen on the other side of the wall. Could be linked to utilities?

Can you see anything on Google Earth or the satellite view on Maps/Streetview showing anything connected to the glazed brick. I wonder if it's a pipe support.

Could be a vent from a range or boiler perhaps or something to do with a copper (used for washing laundry in the olden days).

Is it for tethering your horse/pit pony/whippet/wife/husband?

An air brick is my best guess. Is it solid, or hollow?

How fascinating, I have just read about the “knocky up” boards outside miners homes in Ferryhill. It love the idea its related to employment of the inhabitants.

Looks like a wall tie to me

Posted too soon- wall ties hold the brickwork together/strengthen it, metal is 'threaded' through to hold it together

Sorry just saw it's not metal

Can you ask the neighbours? Or post on a local Facebook page?