Obelisk, Market Square, Preston
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Obelisk, Market Square, Preston
Image: © Alexander P Kapp Taken: 21 Oct 2008
Originally erected in the Market Square in 1782 it was removed in 1858, and rested for a period of 126yrs at Hollowforth Hall, Woodplumpton. In 1979 it was returned to the Market Square.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.758826
Longitude
-2.699045