Robertson Monument - Sharpenhoe Clappers, Nr Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 51° 57.579 W 000° 26.974
30U E 675232 N 5759622
A hidden monument can be seen in the trees at the top of Sharpenhoe Clappers.
Waymark Code: WMA5FC
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/20/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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This small obelisk monument has an inscription as follows:

'Sharpenhoe Clappers
was bequeathed to the
National Trust
by W.A. Robertson in
memory of his brothers
Norman Cairns
Robertson Captn.
2nd Batt. Hampshire Regt.
who died 20th June 1917 at
Hanover Germany and of
Laurance Grant
Robertson 2nd Lieut.
2nd Battalion King's own
Scottish Borderers who
was killed in action in
France during the battle
of the Somme in or near
Deiville Wood 30th July 1916.'
Type of Historic Marker: Monument

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: W.A. Robertson and The National Trust

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