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The limestone monolith was cut in the Lancashire village of [[Cartmel]] in 1816 for the [[Furness]] roadmaster William Field; however, it was not erected until 1860, after his death. | The limestone monolith was cut in the Lancashire village of [[Cartmel]] in 1816 for the [[Furness]] roadmaster William Field; however, it was not erected until 1860, after his death. | ||
In 1997, the stone was smashed into four pieces, probably as the result of a motor accident. It was restored in 1998 by stonemason Gordon Greaves of [[Troutbeck Bridge]]. The unveiling ceremony of the restored monument took place on 27 April 1998. The possible loss of the stone prompted organisations, including | In 1997, the stone was smashed into four pieces, probably as the result of a motor accident. It was restored in 1998 by stonemason Gordon Greaves of [[Troutbeck Bridge]]. The unveiling ceremony of the restored monument took place on 27 April 1998. The possible loss of the stone prompted organisations, including Friends of Real Lancashire, to raise money for its restoration. The [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] moved the car park away from the restored stone, and placed some cobbles in the turf to mark the county boundaries radiating from it. | ||
The front of the stone is inscribed with the word ''Lancashire''. On the reverse side is the inscription ''W.F. 1816''. | The front of the stone is inscribed with the word ''Lancashire''. On the reverse side is the inscription ''W.F. 1816''. | ||
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*[http://www.lake-district.world-guides.com/lake_district_landmarks.html Three Shire Stone] at Lake District Tourism and Tourist Information | *[http://www.lake-district.world-guides.com/lake_district_landmarks.html Three Shire Stone] at Lake District Tourism and Tourist Information | ||
*Wikishire map: {{wmap|54.4151|-3.1152|zoom=14}} | *Wikishire map: {{wmap|54.4151|-3.1152|zoom=14|name=Three shire stone}} | ||
[[Category:Places of interest in Cumberland]] | [[Category:Places of interest in Cumberland]] | ||
[[Category:Places of interest in Lancashire]] | [[Category:Places of interest in Lancashire]] | ||
[[Category:Places of interest in Westmorland]] | [[Category:Places of interest in Westmorland]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:04, 15 May 2017
The Three Shire Stone is a boundary stone that marks the location where the counties of Lancaster, Cumberland and Westmorland meet. The point lies in the Lake District at the summit of Wrynose Pass; latitude 54°25' North, longitude 3°7' West, elevation 1,289 feet above sea level.
The limestone monolith was cut in the Lancashire village of Cartmel in 1816 for the Furness roadmaster William Field; however, it was not erected until 1860, after his death.
In 1997, the stone was smashed into four pieces, probably as the result of a motor accident. It was restored in 1998 by stonemason Gordon Greaves of Troutbeck Bridge. The unveiling ceremony of the restored monument took place on 27 April 1998. The possible loss of the stone prompted organisations, including Friends of Real Lancashire, to raise money for its restoration. The National Trust moved the car park away from the restored stone, and placed some cobbles in the turf to mark the county boundaries radiating from it.
The front of the stone is inscribed with the word Lancashire. On the reverse side is the inscription W.F. 1816.
See also
Outside links
- Three Shire Stone at Lake District Tourism and Tourist Information
- Wikishire map: 54°24’54"N, 3°6’55"W