Dark Blue historic plaque, Ringwood, Hants UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dave-harris
N 50° 50.798 W 001° 47.777
30U E 584741 N 5633460
Quick Description: An historic plaque on the side of Monmouth House
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 6/6/2011 1:46:01 PM
Waymark Code: WMBNKF
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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Long Description:
Monmouth House is a grade 2 listed building in Ringwood West Street, built during the 17th century. This house was famous for the reason indicated on the plaque.

The inscription reads "Following defeat at the Battle of Sedgemoor in 1685 the Duke of Monmouth was held in this house prior to his execution in the Tower of London".
Type of Historic Marker: Dark Blue Plaque

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Unknown

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