Three Shire Stone, Boundary marker at Wrynose Pass, Lake District National Park, England.
The limestone Three Shire Stone stands at the summit of Wrynose Pass, marking the intersection point of Lancashire, Cumberland, and Westmorland counties at 393 meters elevation.
William Field, the Furness Roadmaster, commissioned this limestone stone from Cartmel quarry in 1816, though it remained uninstalled until 1860 after his death.
The stone displays 'Lancashire' on its front face and includes the initials 'WF' with the date 1816 on the reverse, representing local administrative heritage.
The National Trust maintains a designated parking area next to the stone, making it accessible for visitors exploring the surrounding mountain paths.
In 1997, the stone fractured into four pieces during a vehicle accident, leading to its restoration by stonemason Gordon Greaves with additional county initial markings.
Location: Coniston
Location: Lakes
Location: Ulpha
GPS coordinates: 54.41510,-3.11518
Latest update: March 25, 2025 01:07
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