The Market House, Rothwell
Introduction
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The Market House, Rothwell
Image: © Stuart Shepherd Taken: 17 Aug 2008
A gift to the town from Sir Thomas Tresham (1545-1605), its cross shape a symbol of his Catholicism. Construction began in 1577 but it remained unfinished until the late 19th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.422519
Longitude
-0.800304