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Memorial to King Henry I in ForburyGardens, Reading
Memorial to King Henry I in ForburyGardens, Reading - by Edward Lever ©

Memorial to King Henry I in ForburyGardens, Reading

The Cross was erected in the late 19th century to the memory of King Henry I of England, whose remains were interred at the high altar of Reading Abbey in 1136. The exact location of his tomb is unknown, following the destruction of Reading Abbey by King Henry VIII. A survey to locate the position of the high altar is currently being done using ground penetrating radar.
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Memorial to King Henry I in ForburyGardens, Reading

The Cross was erected in the late 19th century to the memory of King Henry I of England, whose remains were interred at the high altar of Reading Abbey in 1136. The exact location of his tomb is unknown, following the destruction of Reading Abbey by King Henry VIII. A survey to locate the position of the high altar is currently being done using ground penetrating radar.
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Photographer: © Edward Lever (Gallery)(18th September 2016)

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Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority, Focal length: 105 mm, Aperture: f 11, ISO: 400, Exposure time: 1/30 sec, Metering Mode: Multi-Segment, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: September 18, 2016, 3:47 pm
ImageID:1200460, Image size: 3000 x 2000 pixels

This image is available to purchase and is part of our Reading Stock Photos Collection.