Dead Man's Plack, Stone monument in Harewood Forest, Longparish, England
The monument features a tall stone cross on a pedestal with inscriptions detailing the story of Æthelwald's death in 963.
Lieutenant Colonel William Iremonger erected this Grade II listed structure in 1825 to mark the location where King Edgar I allegedly killed Æthelwald.
The monument represents the intersection of Saxon history and English folklore through its connection to King Edgar's romantic entanglements and political maneuvers.
Visitors can access the monument through marked walking paths in Harewood Forest, with parking available near the trail entrance.
The north face inscription explicitly names Colonel William Iremonger as the builder, connecting modern preservation with medieval English chronicles.
Location: Longparish
Inception: 1825
GPS coordinates: 51.20120,-1.42750
Latest update: May 14, 2025 07:20
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