Stilts

This article is about the poles. For the type of bird, see Stilt. For other uses, see Stilts (disambiguation).
Children of the Banna people in Ethiopia on stilts
Plasterer's (drywall) stilts
A French postman on stilts, early 20th century
Stilts from China in late Qing dynasty

Stilts are poles, posts or pillars that allow a person or structure to stand at a height above the ground.

In flood plains, and on beaches or unstable ground, buildings are often constructed on stilts to protect them from damage by water, waves or shifting soil or sand. Stilts for walking have platforms for the feet and may be strapped to the user's legs. Stilts have been used for many hundreds of years.[1]

  1. ^ Les Echasseurs Namurois. (visited 2008-03-11)