The supporting medieval plinth of a 16th century roadside plague stone, Edenhall, Langwathby, Cumbria, UK

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In the plague period of 1597-8, the inhabitants of a local area thought to have, or be at risk of the plague, would receive food in exchange for coins that had been disinfected in vinegar. The vinegar was held in a stone with a bowl shaped recess, hence the term plague stone.

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Size: 3600px × 5400px
Location: Edenhall, Langwathby, Cumbria, UK
Photo credit: © Peter J. Hatcher / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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