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What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: This observatory tower was erected by Thomas Wright born at Byers Green 1711, died there 1786. To commemorate his treatise Theory of the Universe published 1750, this tablet was placed here by the University of Durham 1950
Places near here
Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- peter robinson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anthony Parkes, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Bainbridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Kevin Waterhouse, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mick Garratt, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- DS Pugh, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Paul Harrop, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Alexander P Kapp, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Children's playground933 ydComputer-made picture
Park Head FarmhouseListed building · 1065 yd
Dutch Barn at Park Head FarmListed building · 1068 yd
Rookery WoodForest · 1109 yd
Leasingthorne CollieryArchaeological place · 1536 ydComputer-made picture
Well headMonument · 1.2 mi
Deer shelter in Auckland Castle deer parkScheduled monument · 1.5 mi
Auckland Castle Deer ShelterHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
The Walled GardenVisitor information · 1.7 mi
Way of LifeWalking route · 1.8 miComputer-made picture
H100 - Spennymoor and Byers GreenWalking route · 2.0 miComputer-made picture
Spennymoor War MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
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