Chicksands' Wood Obelisk Marker - Appley Corner, Haynes, Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 03.213 W 000° 23.430
30U E 678914 N 5770208
This Historic Marker takes the form of an obelisk and lies in the woods of Haynes.
Waymark Code: WM5GTD
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/05/2009
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The obelisk is in memoriam to George Montague Dunk who was the 2nd Earl of Halifax. He lived between 1716-1771 and was known as 'The Father of the Colonies' due to his success in extending American commerce. President of the Board of Trade 1748-61, he aided the foundation of Nova Scotia, 1749, the town of Halifax being named after him. As a Secretary of State he was sued by Wilkes for his arrest under the general warrant against The North Briton. This is detailed here
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The plaque reads as follows:
'IN MEMORY
Of George Montague Dunk Earl of Halifax
Who in the Reigns of George the 2nd and 3rd
Sucessfully held most of the great Offices of State
When first Lord Commissioner of Trade and Plantations
The Colonies and Commerce of this Country
By his Councils and Influence
Were strengthened supported and extended
As Lord Lieutenant of the land
First Lord of the Admiralty
Secretary of State
Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal
He discharged with distinguished Abilities and Integrity
The important Trusts of each
He was Knight of the most polite Order of the Garter
And on the 8th June 1771
Finished life thus spent in public service
Affection must Subscribe the grateful Testimony
How eminently he posessed the private Virtues
Of Father Uncle Guardian Patron Friend'
Located in Chicksands Wood the obelisk is a hidden surprise amongst the trees and woodland paths.