The Bridestones, near Rushton Spencer. Photographed by William Blake.

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Date:1900 - 1940 (c.)

Description:Landscape including an ancient stone landmark known as The Bridestones. The stones are the remains of a large Neolithic chambered tomb.

They are situated at Bosley Cloud on the Staffordshire and Cheshire border near to Congleton.

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Creators: Mr William Blake - Creator

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Source: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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