Princes Dock Commemorative Stone
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Princes Dock Commemorative Stone
Image: © Gordon Dowie Taken: 19 Apr 2010
Located on the grass verge of Mavisbank Gardens the stone is inscribed with the details of a new dock completed in 1896. It is likely referring to Princes Dock which was located west of the location and was originally known as Cessnock Dock but renamed Princes Dock in honour of the Duke of York who opened the docks in 1897. Continuing the maritime theme a large anchor sits further back on the grass.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.854385
Longitude
-4.277368