Sturminster Newton: cattle-market memorial
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Sturminster Newton: cattle-market memorial
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 8 Aug 2009
This fine memorial stands by the site of the former cattle market, which was established in 1219 and closed on 9 June 1997. Below the illustration, starting at the corner facing us, the following wording goes right round the memorial: "1997 STURMINSTER NEWTON CATTLE MARKET 1219", returning to this facing corner.
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Image Location
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