The gothic-style obelisk erected in 1878 by the Earl of Carnarvon, surrounded by a large flock of sheep. The memorial commemorates the 6000 men killed in the battle of Newbury in 1643, including Viscount Falkland, Secretary of State to Charles I.

Date:
1860 - 1922
Location:
Falkland Memorial, Newbury, Wash Common, West Berkshire
Reference:
CC97/02768
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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This is part of the Series: HWT01/01 Glass plate negatives and inkjet prints; within the Collection: HWT01 Henry W Taunt collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Curator: Leonard, Ian

Holder of Original Archive: National Monuments Record

Photographer: Taunt, Henry W

Keywords

Commemorative Monument, Animals