At the road junction in Denton
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At the road junction in Denton
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 13 Sep 2015
The huge carved stone on the little village green seems to have served two purposes. English Heritage claim that it was once a fountain. It is also believed to cap an ancient village well. Paishioners I spoke with in the local church that it was simply an estate boundary marker.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.936743
Longitude
-1.783515