What is recorded here
Bobby Shafto Monument is shown as a monument on the public map of County Durham. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Bobby Shafto Monument commemorates the 18th-century sailor and local folk hero Robert "Bobby" Shafto, known for his exploits and his marriage to a wealthy widow. The monument is important as a cultural landmark reflecting maritime history and local folklore in County Durham.
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