Sign for the Griffin, Market Weighton

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Sign for the Griffin, Market Weighton

Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 12 Oct 2007

In the Market Place, dating back to the 1850's. A griffin is a fabulous monster, supposedly the offspring of the lion and the eagle. Since it represented the attributes of the noblest animal and the king of the birds, it was much used on coats of arms.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.865748
Longitude
-0.669072