Monument Number 9754 |
| Hob Uid: 9754 | |
Location :
Cumbria
Copeland, South Lakeland
Lakes, Ulpha, Coniston, Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite
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| Grid Ref : NY2772002750 |
| Summary : Threefoot Brandreth And Three Shire Stone |
More information : [NY 27720275] Three Shire Stone or Threefoot Brandreth [NAT] (1)
The Shire Stone is a conspicious pillar erected shortly before 1860
by an Ambleside resident who thought that the original Shire Stones
were too inconspicuous. These were three separate stones no more than
6 ft apart, each placed within one of the countries of Cumberland,
Westmorland and a detached portion of Lancashire. (2)
The "Shirestones upon Wrenose" are mentioned in 1576, Brandreth was
an Old Norse word meaning a grate, gridiron or tripod. (3)
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