Squirrel carving, Gildersome
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Squirrel carving, Gildersome
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 21 Mar 2021
The tree trunk has been carved with various scenes and symbols of the village's history, including a colliery winding wheel. On top is the figure of a squirrel. It was surrounded at this time in early spring by purple crocuses.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.758586
Longitude
-1.629418