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King Edward I Monument, Burgh by Sands
The monument marks the place on Burgh Marsh, by the Solway Firth, where King Edward I of England died (age 68) on the 7th of July, 1307 after developing dysentery. The red sandstone monument is locared about a mile north of Burgh by Sands in Cumbria. It was originally built in 1685, and rebuilt in 1803 following a collapse, and was restored and fenced in 1876. Edward I, sometimes called the 'Hammer of the Scots' was on his way north during conflict with Scotland. The monument is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.
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Close up of memorial plaque King Edward 1 Monument
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KING EDWARD I MONUMENT - Burgh by Sands - List Entry
- "Monument. 1685 by Thomas or John Longstaff for the Duke of Norfolk and John Aglionby. Red sandstone ashlar. Tall square column on moulded plinth, moulded cornice, shaped cap surmounted by …
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ENGLAND, LONDON, EDWARD I, LONGSHANKS 1279-1307 ---NEW COINAGE PENNY b
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Close up of memorial plaque King Edward 1 Monument
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
KING EDWARD I MONUMENT - Burgh by Sands - List Entry
- "Monument. 1685 by Thomas or John Longstaff for the Duke of Norfolk and John Aglionby. Red sandstone ashlar. Tall square column on moulded plinth, moulded cornice, shaped cap surmounted by …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
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ENGLAND, LONDON, EDWARD I, LONGSHANKS 1279-1307 ---NEW COINAGE PENNY b
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
