2015
NY3259 : Statue of King Edward I, Burgh by Sands
taken 10 years ago, near to Burgh by Sands, Cumbria, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title Statue of King Edward I, Burgh by Sands in this square
Statue of King Edward I, Burgh by Sands
In July 1307, Edward I was camped on Burgh Marsh preparing to cross the Solway and hammer some Scots, when he took ill and died. He was 68 years old.
This statue was erected to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the king's death. It was a gift to the village from Story Construction, the sculpture is by Christopher Kelly.
For a view of the location see NY3259 : Burgh by Sands village green and King Edward I statue .
This statue was erected to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the king's death. It was a gift to the village from Story Construction, the sculpture is by Christopher Kelly.
For a view of the location see NY3259 : Burgh by Sands village green and King Edward I statue .
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- Grid Square
- NY3259, 127 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rose and Trev Clough (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 21 March, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 5 May, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 3239 5906 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:55.2981N 3:3.3834W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NY 3239 5906
- View Direction
- South-southeast (about 157 degrees)
