The 5
furlong post of
Epsom Downs Racecourse where the
English Derby is run. It indicates 5 furlongs from the finishing line. The riders pass this post about half a furlong before
Tattenham Corner.
That post is only erected during race meetings, but the
coal-tax post on the right of the picture has remained firmly rooted to the spot since
1861 - its roots are showing rather more than they should. It is a Grade II
listed building see
Images of England entry. Another coal-tax post can just be seen on the knoll in the background - see
[1]. For a view of the Epsom Grandstands and more on coal-tax posts see
this external site.
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The 5
furlong post of
Epsom Downs Racecourse where the
English Derby is run. It indicates 5 furlongs from the finishing line. The riders pass this post about half a furlong before
Tattenham Corner.
That post is only erected during race meetings, but the
coal-tax post on the right of the picture has remained firmly rooted to the spot since
1861 - its roots are showing rather more than they should. It is a Grade II
listed building see
Images of England entry. Another coal-tax post can just be seen on the knoll in the background - see
[1]. For a view of the Epsom Grandstands and more on coal-tax posts see
this external site.
This work has been released into the public domain by its author, RHaworth. This applies worldwide.
In some countries this may not be legally possible; if so: RHaworth grants anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.
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