Countess Pillar, Monument in Brougham, England
Description
Countess Pillar is an octagonal stone structure topped with a blue cube that features sundials and a heraldic shield. The geometric design allows different decorative elements and time-telling instruments on each of its eight faces.
History
Lady Anne Clifford built this monument in 1656 to commemorate her final meeting with her mother Margaret, which had taken place forty years before. The stone served as a personal tribute to that significant encounter at this location.
Culture
The pillar represents a tradition of charitable giving in the local community. Money was distributed annually to poor residents on the anniversary date, showing how the family maintained its bond with the area.
Practical
The monument is accessible by a dirt path from the parking area on the B6262 road, located west of the A66. Walking conditions are straightforward, though there is little shelter from the weather at the site.
Did you know?
Each of the eight faces displays different decorative elements, including working sundials. These time-telling instruments remain functional in suitable weather conditions, adding a practical dimension to this commemorative structure.
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