2008
NY9918 : Butter Stone
taken 16 years ago, near to Lartington, County Durham, England
Butter Stone
Cotherstone, Butter Stone
This natural stone may have been used in the medieval (1066 to 1540) period during times of illness or plague. Food and money would have been left here for the village, so those bringing the food did not come into contact with the infected villagers.
This natural stone may have been used in the medieval (1066 to 1540) period during times of illness or plague. Food and money would have been left here for the village, so those bringing the food did not come into contact with the infected villagers.
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- Grid Square
- NY9918, 14 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Hugh Mortimer (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 21 March, 2008 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 22 March, 2008
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 999 183 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:33.6393N 2:0.1279W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NY 999 184
- View Direction
- SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
