A curious object, in a lovely village in central England. But what is it?

I think you'll spend the rest of your days handing out tips.

Looks to be a fountain in central England.  Sorry, I just couldn't resist.  

Depp Posted at 6-4 02:57
I think you'll spend the rest of your days handing out tips.

Look carefully at this picture Depp - there's a give-away to both the location and what the object is

DowntownRDB Posted at 6-4 03:30
Looks to be a fountain in central England.  Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

It's central England, but not a fountain
Clues in picture 2

Beats me. A floral vase on planet Earth?

A tether for a bike. brilliant idea.

sky wombat Posted at 6-4 05:13
A tether for a bike. brilliant idea.

It's not a cotton-reel either
The second picture should provide clues.
If not, here's a final clue: )

HGDC84 Posted at 6-4 05:12
Beats me. A floral vase on planet Earth?

Vase isn't a bad guess. And it's definitely on Earth
Have a look at the third picture for a much stronger clue.

Blériot53 Posted at 6-4 04:11
It's central England, but not a fountain
Clues in picture 2

Interesting "sculpture"/flower pot.
Can't read the sign. I don't think I#ve been there yet.

Depp Posted at 6-4 06:54
Interesting "sculpture"/flower pot.
Can't read the sign. I don't think I#ve been there yet.

Here's a close up with a definite clue

Depp Posted at 6-4 06:54
Interesting "sculpture"/flower pot.
Can't read the sign. I don't think I#ve been there yet.

And when you visited Arbor Low stone circle you were quite close to it (15Kms)

Blériot53 Posted at 6-4 06:59
And when you visited Arbor Low stone circle you were quite close to it (15Kms)

Overfield Farm

Searched for Hands well manor house and found a fitting pic.

Depp Posted at 6-4 21:40
Overfield Farm

Searched for Hands well manor house and found a fitting pic.

That's the one !  And the object is a Well.  There are several in the village of Tissington, and a Jacobean mansion from the early 17th Century (Tissington Hall)

Reminds me of a trough for animals.  

DAFlys Posted at 6-4 23:29
Reminds me of a trough for animals.

It does look rather more like that - but it is designated as a well.
Do you want to issue  "Challenge: Well"  then?  

Blériot53 Posted at 6-4 06:46
Vase isn't a bad guess. And it's definitely on Earth
Have a look at the third picture for a much stronger clue.

Yes, that certainly opened it up (though somebody else was first to say the correct answer)

HGDC84 Posted at 6-5 06:48
Yes, that certainly opened it up (though somebody else was first to say the correct answer)

Well, it's open to anyone to pitch in with an answer or a photograph

Blériot53 Posted at 6-4 23:36
It does look rather more like that - but it is designated as a well.
Do you want to issue  "Challenge: Well"  then?

Happy with that if you are.  

DAFlys Posted at 6-5 23:17
Happy with that if you are.

Well, the panel next to it announces HANDS WELL, so that's all well and good for me

DAFlys Posted at 6-5 23:17
Happy with that if you are.

I'll find a different one to start the ball rolling.

Blériot53 Posted at 6-5 23:34
I'll find a different one to start the ball rolling.

Sounds good,.     I assume a wishing well would count?

DAFlys Posted at 6-5 23:40
Sounds good,.     I assume a wishing well would count?

Let's keep the options broad.  Maybe you'll get more participants that way. And so maybe oil wells should be allowed after all

Blériot53 Posted at 6-5 23:55
Let's keep the options broad.  Maybe you'll get more participants that way. And so maybe oil wells should be allowed after all

Id vote to allow an oil well,  it would certainly be interesting.  

DAFlys Posted at 6-6 00:04
Id vote to allow an oil well,  it would certainly be interesting.

Do you want to post the challenge then, or shall I ?And should we include horse-troughs?

Blériot53 Posted at 6-6 00:15
Do you want to post the challenge then, or shall I ?And should we include horse-troughs?

Please feel free,   Im still catching uo with life in general.  

DAFlys Posted at 6-6 23:36
Please feel free,   Im still catching uo with life in general.

OK.  I've been back to Tissington again today for more well pictures, a bit of droning, and some Geocaching.  Weather improved as the day wore on.

Blériot53 Posted at 6-7 08:05
OK.  I've been back to Tissington again today for more well pictures, a bit of droning, and some Geocaching.  Weather improved as the day wore on.

Nice,  apart from the wind here the sun did show its face in the afternoon and it turned out warm enough for shorts.

DAFlys Posted at 6-7 23:04
Nice,  apart from the wind here the sun did show its face in the afternoon and it turned out warm enough for shorts.

I wasn't that brave - particularly as Geocaching involved some pretty scratchy undergrowth
Another lovely morning here, but 10am French Group at the Golf club today. Optician's appointment for Mrs.B this afternoon.  Hope you're doing OK

Blériot53 Posted at 6-7 23:09
I wasn't that brave - particularly as Geocaching involved some pretty scratchy undergrowth
Another lovely morning here, but 10am French Group at the Golf club today. Optician's appointment for Mrs.B this afternoon.  Hope you're doing OK

We've started grey again today albeit a little warmer than usual,     Didnt have any inspiration to fly though so after a few chores I may head out when it's warmed up a bit.  

DAFlys Posted at 6-7 23:25
We've started grey again today albeit a little warmer than usual,     Didnt have any inspiration to fly though so after a few chores I may head out when it's warmed up a bit.

No idea really.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-12 12:20
No idea really.

You're a little behind with that one Peter
It's a well, in deepest Derbyshire - the village of Tissington.

Blériot53 Posted at 6-12 12:44
You're a little behind with that one Peter
It's a well, in deepest Derbyshire - the village of Tissington.

Yeah, I was quite behind (as usual around this time of the year, or maybe not even that, just as usual)

Montfrooij Posted at 6-12 12:52
Yeah, I was quite behind (as usual around this time of the year, or maybe not even that, just as usual)

Blériot53 Posted at 6-12 12:59

Trying to catch up tonight

Montfrooij Posted at 6-12 12:59
Trying to catch up tonight

There's rather less activity than usual on the Works section, which gives you a better chance to catch up.

Blériot53 Posted at 6-12 13:02
There's rather less activity than usual on the Works section, which gives you a better chance to catch up.

So I noticed yes.
It took me far less time.

Montfrooij Posted at 6-12 13:05
So I noticed yes.
It took me far less time.

Blériot53 Posted at 6-12 13:36

I'm a part of that problem I think