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Shugborough Hall, Staffordshire

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George Anson, the circumnavigator whose voyage was tragically hindered by not knowing his longitude (See London other institutions.) - was born at Shugborough Hall, Staffordshire about 3 miles east of Stafford. There is an arch commemorating his voyage, with busts and a naval trophy near the north entrance to Shugborough Railway Tunnel. The description in [1] indicates it may be visible from the train from Stafford to London, above and to the left as one approaches the tunnel. He built a number of other monuments in his grounds, including one to the cat that supposedly accompanied him on all his voyages. [1]
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  1. Barton, Stuart. Monumental Follies An exposition on the eccentric edifices of Britain. Lyle Publications, Worthing, Sussex, 1972. pp.182-183, with photos.
The Mathematical Gazetteer of the British Isles was created by David Singmaster.
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