Field of rape near historic ground
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Field of rape near historic ground
Image: © James Denham Taken: 19 May 2008
Near this field of bright yellow, once stood a vibrant settlement on the Roman road north. Many great figures from the middle ages marched at the head of great armies along the route on and near, what is now the A68. Edwards I, II, and III of England, the great Scottish patriot, William Wallace and Robert I (The Bruce) of Scots. (And the Romans before them)
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Image Location
Latitude
55.747061
Longitude
-2.772885