Granite Commemoration Post, Lydford, West Dartmoor, UK
N 50° 38.587 W 004° 06.575
30U E 421546 N 5610726
A granite marker stone in the village of Lydford, West Dartmoor, UK
Waymark Code: WM5MC8
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/21/2009
Views: 8
This stone is in the village of Lydford just outside the ancient castle.
In the 10th century, King Alfred (891-901) fortified the town against Viking invaders. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle states: ‘Turning into the mouth of the Tamar (the Vikings) went up till they came to Lideford, burning and slaying everything they met’.
The plaque says
Lydanforde
Site of Danish Saxon Conflict 997 AD
to commemorate the 70th anniversary
of Lydford WI 1920 - 1990
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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