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Hawell Memorial (Skiddaw Shepherds’ Monument)

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Hawell Memorial (Skiddaw Shepherds’ Monument)

Recommended by 141 hikers out of 146

This Highlight is in a protected area

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    April 19, 2021

    It reads -

    In loving memory of two Skiddaw shepherds
    EDWARD HAWELL of LONSCALE
    Born Oct 21st 1815
    Died Jun 2nd 1889
    and his son
    JOSEPH HAWELL of LONSCALE
    Born Dec 24th 1855
    Died Feb 20th 1891


    Noted breeders of prize Herdwick Sheep

    Also to ROBERT WALKER HAWELL
    Born 16 Mar 1851 Died 29 Dec 1911


    Great Shepherd of thy Heavenly Flock
    These men have left our hill
    Their feet were on the living rock
    Oh guide and bless them still.
    H.D.R

      October 5, 2021

      Interesting Memorial. Situated on the path from the car park.

        October 3, 2022

        Lovely memorial in a lush view point. Loved the fact that Nic has written down what's written on it.

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          Location: Underskiddaw, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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