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Allan Monkhouse Memorial

Allan Monkhouse Memorial

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Allan Monkhouse Memorial

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Peak District National Park

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Location: Lyme Handley, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

June 28, 2024

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From the Allan Monkhouse Memorial on Higher Moor, you are treated to marvellous views of the Cheshire Plain, Lyme and beyond. In fact, seven counties can be seen on a good day. Allan was a playwright and novelist who lived in Disley, Cheshire.

Ian Delve

January 24, 2022

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Great views down to Lyme Park and across the Cheshire Plain.

Manny & Daisy

June 2, 2023

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Stumbles across this memorial, seemingly in the middle of nowhere within the Lyme Park Estate.

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Elevation 390 m

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Thursday 7 May

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42 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Lyme Handley, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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#3.

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