Ackworth Plague Stone
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Ackworth Plague Stone
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 26 Mar 2015
And behind it Ackworth Water Tower. The Plague Stone allegedly dates back to the local plague of 1645. It is said that alms in the form of coins were placed in the hollow basin at the top to be disinfected in vinegar.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.665579
Longitude
-1.325126