2010

SD6178 : Sign for the Red Dragon

taken 15 years ago, near to Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England

Sign for the Red Dragon
Sign for the Red Dragon
The dragon is one of Britain's oldest heraldic charges. Before William the Conqueror it was the standard of the West Saxons. In the Bayeux tapestry a dragon on a pole is shown near King Harold. It was also a supporter on the arms of Henry VII and other Tudor sovereigns. There are Green Dragons, White Dragons and Red Dragons and the colour choice may have heraldic connections but equally well may be a traditional choice with the original reason for the colour choice lost in history.

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SD6178, 800 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Maigheach-gheal   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 24 March, 2010   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 17 April, 2010
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 61154 78738 [1m precision]
WGS84: 54:12.1745N 2:35.8203W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 61154 78738
View Direction
South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
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