Fire Mark - High Street South, Olney, Buckinghamshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 09.109 W 000° 42.106
30U E 657230 N 5780414
This old fire mark appears on this old building in Olney.
Waymark Code: WMA6BC
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/23/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The marker is made from copper-plate and is painted black. It depicts Britannia with the word COUNTY underneath signifying that the property was insured against fire. These markers were in existence between 1807-1906.
Type of Historic Marker: Fire Mark

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: County Fire Office

Age/Event Date: 01/01/1807

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