Friern Barnet and Finchley Photo Archive

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High Road, Whetstone
The Friern Barnet Photo Archive
High Road, Whetstone

The Whetstone, outside The Griffin pub. Contrary to popular legend this was not used by troops in the Battle of Barnet in 1471 to sharpen their swords. It is quartz and sandstone and was probably used as a horse mounting block
Picture added on 14 November 2009 at 19:34
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Whetstone

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