Sign for the Three Compasses
Introduction
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Sign for the Three Compasses
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 18 Sep 2010
Usually a reference to the compass or compasses which appear in the arms of the masons (one), joiners (two) or carpenters (three). The sign may interpret the name instead as the kind of compass used by a mariner to guide his ship back to port.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.037566
Longitude
-4.468611