King Canute mosaic, Knutsford
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King Canute mosaic, Knutsford
Image: © Tricia Neal Taken: 31 May 2012
Knutsford was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Cunetesford ("Canute's ford"). King Canute (Knútr in Old Norse) was the king of England (1016–1035). Local tradition says that King Canute forded the River Lily, which was said to be dangerous then, though other reports say it was the Birkin Brook at or near Booth Mill. The English Place-Name Society gives the name as being derived from the Old English for Knutr's ford or possibly hillock ford. The mosaic is on Canute Place, next to the Old Sessions House pub.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.305014
Longitude
-2.37542