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What are chill gates? I've found them mentioned in a poem by Seamus Heaney, listed alongside silos, so I assume they have something to do with farming. Can anyone help?

Question #141342. Asked by poshprice.
Last updated Aug 22 2015.
Originally posted Aug 22 2015 1:49 PM.

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This says they are iron gates that are cold to the touch and is in reference to your poem. link http://alt.usage.english.narkive.com/aJ1sIA4X/heaney-chill-gates

Aug 22 2015, 3:17 PM
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