The Hudd

Introduction

The photograph on this page of The Hudd by Richard Croft as part of the Geograph project.

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The Hudd

Image: © Richard Croft Taken: 15 Jun 2009

Pronounced 'hood', this Georgian sentry box like shelter was used as a graveside respite for the minister during burials in inclement weather. Apparently there are only 6 known examples in England, one of them is here http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/622741

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.07559
Longitude
0.179003