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Title
Hoober Stand
Date
1747–1749
Measurements
H 3000 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
S62_SP_S265
Acquisition method
commissioned by Thomas Watson Wentworth, 1st Marquis of Rockingham
Work type
Building
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade II* (England and Wales)
Listing date
29/04/52
Access
at all times
Inscription description
1748 / This Pyramidal Building was Erected / by his Majestys most Dutyfull Subject / THOMAS Marquess of Rockingham Etc. / In Grateful Respect to the Preserver of our Religion / Laws and Libertys / KING GEORGE The Second / Who by the blessing of God having Subdued a most Unnatural Rebellion / In Britain Anno 1746 / Maintains the Ballance of Power and Settles / A just and Honourable peace in Europe / 1748
