What is recorded here
Set into the wall just behind these railings you can see the Bradshaw Stone. The Stone dates from around 1600 and bears the name "BRADSHAWGH" in acrostic form. [...]
The Bradshaw Stone is an early 17th-century memorial stone featuring an acrostic inscription for the Bradshaw family, likely commemorating a family member or marking a significant event. It is important as a rare surviving example of early English monumental masonry in the region, reflecting local craftsmanship and historical naming traditions.
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