Peterborough, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Simon Gunton

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 23, 2024

1. Simon Gunton Marker

Inscription. In a house on this site lived Simon Gunton (1609-1676), Vicar of Peterborough during the Great Plague, historian and Prebendary of the Cathedral. His book 'The History of the Church of Peterburgh' was published in 1686.

Erected by Peterborough Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1676.

Location. 52° 34.351′ N, 0° 14.476′ W. Marker is in Peterborough, England. It is on Dean's Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Dean's Court, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s East Anglia.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Peterborough Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); St Thomas Becket (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Abbey and Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Markets and Monarchs (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guildhall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Street of Cows (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Narrow Bridge Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Foundry Walk (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peterborough.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 23, 2024

2. Simon Gunton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.