A livery is a type of building commonly found in medieval towns and cities that served as a stable for horses and other animals. It was typically attached to a larger building, such as an inn or a castle, and provided a place for travellers to rest their animals and have them cared for while they stayed overnight. The design of a livery varied depending on the region and the social status of its owner, but it typically consisted of a central courtyard surrounded by a number of stalls or small rooms where the animals could be housed. The courtyard often had a well or fountain for watering the animals, and there was usually a separate room for storing hay and other feed. In addition to its primary function as a stable, a livery could also serve as a meeting place for travellers and locals, as well as a storage area for carts and wagons. Some larger liveries even had a blacksmith's forge where horses could be shod or repaired. The model features a pulley to haul cargo to the loft and has a horse stall.
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