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Old 06-07-2006, 06:34   #50
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Re: The Peel Monument

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Originally Posted by mick
I have 2 qustions as i have never been up there and dont think i could make it anyway.
1) what is the monument for ?
2) when was it put there?
Not an expert but-
1/ 1909.
2/ To commemerate the fact Sir Robert Peel's family came from the area. They lived at Peel Fold in Oswaldtwistle.

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRpeel.htm
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