Memorial obelisk in Colchester cemetery
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Memorial obelisk in Colchester cemetery
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 13 Feb 2017
This obelisk was purchased by the Wire family and re-sited at the cemetery as a memorial to Mary Ann, beloved wife of Charles Wire. This obelisk was originally located in the High Street to the east of St Runwalds Church. The Essex County Standard of 8th January 1858 mentions the removal and sale of the obelisk. A further report is given on 29th January 1858. It was sold for £3 5s 0d to Mr Charles Wire of Magdalen Street.
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Image Location
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51.874675
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0.905776