Crescent moon mason's mark on St Mary's tower
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Crescent moon mason's mark on St Mary's tower
Image: © John S Turner Taken: 19 Mar 2011
There are a number of crescent moon marks cut into the stonework of the tower. I presume they are mason's marks. Also, it is said that the circular indentations in the stone were caused by musket balls during the English Civil War.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.141587
Longitude
-2.955683