Detling Village Sign - Kent, UK.
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N 51° 17.633 E 000° 34.152
31U E 330522 N 5685312
The stone carved village sign of Detling, Kent, UK.
Waymark Code: WMECPQ
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/08/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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This village sign was carved in Portland Stone by Simon Buchanan. It depicts a large cockerel above carved letters spelling DETLING within which are a carved sea shell and two apples. Either side upon brick pillars are a carved badger and a carved Woodpecker. Four Portland Stone plaques are set in the brick work that supports the sculpture. It is reputed to be the most expensive village sign in the UK.

Sign Date: 01/01/2001

Occasion Commemorated: Millennium

Location: The Street at junction with Hockers Lane, Detling, Kent, UK.

Plaque: yes

Construction Material: Portland Stone - Brick

Artist: Simon Buchanan

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