2015

SK2673 : The Eagle Stone, near Baslow Edge

taken 9 years ago, near to Curbar, Derbyshire, England

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The Eagle Stone, near Baslow Edge
The Eagle Stone, near Baslow Edge
Thought to be named after Aigle, a Celtic god who was fond of hurling rocks around the countryside. At one time, Baslow youths who wanted to prove their fitness for marriage had to climb the Eagle Stone.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Uplands Rocks, Scree, Cliffs
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Eagle Stone Near Baslow [9] · Marriage had to Climb the Eagle Stone [3] · Wanted to Prove their Fitness for Marriage [2] Title Clusters: · The Eagle Stone, near Baslow Edge [2] ·
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SK2673, 101 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
pam fray   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 7 April, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 13 April, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 2625 7383 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:15.6496N 1:36.4769W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 2625 7382
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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