The Watch House seen across Wood Close
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The Watch House seen across Wood Close
Image: © Marathon Taken: 10 Jan 2014
As The Watch House is situated in the corner of St Matthew's Churchyard and dates from 1828, I assume it was built here to deter grave robbers. The church has a later criminal connection in the fact that the funeral services of all three Kray brothers took place in St Matthew's Church.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.524497
Longitude
-0.067544