Countryside Award 1970 - Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 09.775 W 000° 50.182
30U E 647986 N 5781365
The Countryside Award was given to Salcey Forest in 1970 and near the tree-top walk is a plaque commemorating this occasion.
Waymark Code: WMEY4A
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/21/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The plaque shows a 'druid' oak of Salcey Forest in full leaf and splendour. These ancient trees are important in this Royal forest.

On the plaque is the following inscription:
'Countryside
Award
1970'

Below the main plaque is another which reads:
'Presented by Prince Philip
for the Salcey Forest Trail
October 1970'
Type of Historic Marker: Metal Plaque on Stone Marker

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Countryside Award Scheme

Age/Event Date: 10/01/1970

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