Gainford’s Spiteful Column (NZ168167)
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Description
"Overlooking the graveyard of St.Mary’s church, Gainford, there stands a conspicuous 40ft tall classical column. It is a lovely affair, yet seems to be so obviously out-of-place that you may wonder if it was placed there as some sort of affront to its religious neighbour. And, in fact, you are right… Though the story dates back to relatively recent times, the truth is difficult to pin down precisely – not surprisingly, really, as the tale concerns one of the most eccentric families the North-East has ever produced, the Edlestons......" -
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Further information
Link: http://northeasthistorytour.blogspot.com/2016/08/gainfords-spiteful-column-nz168167.html
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
Last modified: 4 years ago
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