Plague Stone, Alne
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Plague Stone, Alne
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 12 May 2010
The Plague Stone may well be considerably older than the 17th century, the period from which it gets its name. Note the stone tray for money to be left as payment for supplies for the villagers of nearby Alne. A few modern coins are scattered in the tray.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.077214
Longitude
-1.246482