Plague Monument, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
N 51° 03.838 W 001° 19.172
30U E 617751 N 5658281
Quick Description: The Plague Monument was erected by the Charitable Society of Natives in 1759 and was rebuilt in 1821 on the site of an earlier memorial to the plague of 1666.
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/23/2008 11:30:46 AM
Waymark Code: WM57CK
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member ucdvicky
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Long Description:
Plague Monument was erected on the site where the 17th century inhabitants of the plague ridden city left pennies in vinegar to pay for goods brought in from the uninfected surrounding countryside.
Date Created/Placed: 1759

Height: 30ft

Address: Not listed

Illuminated: Not Listed

Website: Not listed
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