Inscribed panel, rear of Primark store, Ironmonger Row, Coventry
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Inscribed panel, rear of Primark store, Ironmonger Row, Coventry
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 9 Oct 2015
The location is seen in Image It is such an unprepossessing spot that I can't believe it's the original site. The condition of the edges suggest that it's been removed from a framing surround. The panel is of Hornton stone, also known as marlstone rock, from Edge Hill, Warwickshire. The inscription reads: This stone stands on the site of Cross Cheaping The traditional market centre of this ancient city. Here also stood the original Owen Owen store which, With most of the surrounding buildings, was totally Destroyed by enemy action on the night of the 14th November 1940. This building was opened by the Lord Mayor of Coventry Alderman John Fennell JP on the 1st October 1954. Architects Rolf Hellberg & Maurice Harris
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Image Location
Latitude
52.408889
Longitude
-1.50999