Edward I died of dysentery whilst camping on nearby Burgh Marsh in July 1307. He had gathered his men to cross into Scotland and deal with the rebellion of Robert the Bruce.

The statue was unveiled by the Duke of Kent in 2007 and stands proud in the village by the roadside and the playing fields.

Charlie Cosh

June 22, 2025

As well as this modern statue there is also a monument for Edward I north of the village.

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Location: Burgh By Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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