Commemorative plaque
Category
Stone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Slate
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Hare Hill, Cheshire
NT 215017
Summary
A slate commemorative plaque set into the bricks of the pergola alcove recording the gift of Hare Hill to the National Trust from Colonel Brocklehurst, former owner of the Hare Hill estate. Inscribed on the plaque - HARE HILL The gift of Charles Douglas Fergusson Phillips Brocklehurst 1904 - 1977, recalling his affection for his twin brother Patrick Heron Phillips Brocklehurst, Royal Scots Greys, killed in a riding accident 1930, and a long association with the country houses of The National Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
HARE HILL/The gift of/Charles Douglas Fergusson Phillips Brocklehurst/1904 - 1977,/recalling his affection for his twin brother/Patrick Heron Phillips Brocklehurst,/Royal Scots Greys,/killed in a riding accident 1930,/and a long association/with the country houses of/The National Trust.