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Corbridge in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The King’s Oven

 
 
The King’s Oven Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018
1. The King’s Oven Marker
Inscription.
The King’s Oven
This is the pavement of the communal oven for the baking of the villagers’ bread and meat. It was first recorded in 1310 as the King’s Oven in the then Royal Borough of Corbridge, and was last in use in the 19th century.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1310.
 
Location. 54° 58.479′ N, 2° 1.21′ W. Marker is in Corbridge, England, in Northumberland. Marker is at the intersection of Watling Street and Hill Street, on the left when traveling south on Watling Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corbridge, England NE45 5NH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St Andrew Corbridge World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vicar’s Pele (within shouting distance of this marker); Corbridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Market Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); First Methodist House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Golden Lion (about 180 meters away); The East Military Compound (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Side Street (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corbridge.
 
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The King’s Oven Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018
2. The King’s Oven Marker
The King’s Oven Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018
3. The King’s Oven Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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