2007

NT9131 : A monument on Lanton Hill

taken 19 years ago, near to Lanton, Northumberland, England

A monument on Lanton Hill
A monument on Lanton Hill
This 8m high obelisk on Lanton Hill was erected in 1827 by Alexander Davidson in memory of his brother John Davidson. A plaque was added by Sir William Davidson commemorating Alexander Davidson who died in 1829. The sandstone inscription plaque has weathered badly.

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NT9131, 16 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Walter Baxter   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 26 May, 2007   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 18 May, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9190 3153 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:34.6414N 2:7.8019W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9189 3152
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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