Oundle Arches Plaque - Station Road, Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 29.255 W 000° 27.833
30U E 672193 N 5818294
This historical plaque is located on the bridge over the River Nene.
Waymark Code: WM7FH3
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/19/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The plaque has an interesting inscription in a peculiar language:

'In the yere of ovre Lord 1570 thes arches wer borne downe by the waters extremytie. In the yere of ovre Lord 1571 they were builded agayn with lyme and stonne. Thanks be to God.'

The view from the bridge looks over the valley and River Nene.
Type of Historic Marker: Stone Plaque

Age/Event Date: 01/01/1571

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