PLAGUE STONE IN GROUNDS OF GREENGARTH OLD PEOPLE'S HOME - Penrith - List Entry

  • Description

    "Possibly an old cross base, placed near Eamont Bridge near the entry to the town in 1598 and used for transfer of coin between town and country people. Now used as a sculptural feature. A whinstone block 2 ft 6 ins x 2 ft O ins x 1 ft 6 ins with stopped chamfer at angles and square recess in top...."
  • Owner

    Historic England
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1137825
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 12 months ago
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