Hollowforth Hall, Barton Near Preston 1938
The stone gateposts seen here were originally made from of the old obelisk following it's removal from Preston Market Place and were erected here by Mr. R. Threlfall. The obelisk was restored back to the Marketplace in 1979.
The following two inscriptions appear on the new plinth after it was returned following a 126 year absence:
This obelisk was originally constructed and erected on the market square in 1782. It was removed in 1853 and rested for a period of 126 years at Hollowforth Hall, Woodplumpton. In 1979 the owner, Mr. Edward Nicholson, generously consented to return the historical monument to Preston's market square
This obelisk was unveiled by her Majesty the Queen on the 10th May 1979. Following its restoration and re-erection on this site to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the borough by King Henry II
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Hollowforth Hall, Barton Near Preston 1938
The stone gateposts seen here were originally made from of the old obelisk following it's removal from Preston Market Place and were erected here by Mr. R. Threlfall. The obelisk was restored back to the Marketplace in 1979.
The following two inscriptions appear on the new plinth after it was returned following a 126 year absence:
This obelisk was originally constructed and erected on the market square in 1782. It was removed in 1853 and rested for a period of 126 years at Hollowforth Hall, Woodplumpton. In 1979 the owner, Mr. Edward Nicholson, generously consented to return the historical monument to Preston's market square
This obelisk was unveiled by her Majesty the Queen on the 10th May 1979. Following its restoration and re-erection on this site to mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of a charter to the borough by King Henry II
Copyright Lancashire County Library and Information Service. www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/