Weirdest find whilst out running?

I was out running today along a quiet, narrow country lane over the Carrick Hills when I spotted these in the ditch by the side of the road. At first I assummed that they must be bent or damaged in some way but as you can see, they're in prefect conditions.

The mind boggles as to why they were there. Anyone got any suggestions? Before you ask, no, there wasn't and unconcious (or dead)body nearby ;-)

Being a bit of a packrat, I'm keeping them until I decide what to do with them. Naturally I want to keep them "just in case", but in case of what, I don't know yet. ;-)