大象传媒

"Jock & Spider King...

"These are the names given to two animals featured on a row of seven gravestones at Lackham Museum of Agriculture and Rural Life based at Wiltshire College Lackham, Lacock, near Chippenham.

"Spider King's headstone not only features the tragic story of his demise (a matter of only nine days after his most famous victory), but also one of the poor horse's iron shoes! His name appears to have been taken from that linked to Louis XI of France.

"The headstones date from the era of George Llewellen Palmer, the former High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1903 and owner of the Lackham estate. They were removed many years ago from the original site of the animal's last resting place in the nearby woods."

Andrew Davies, Curator

Lackham Museum of Agriculture and Rural Life

• ADDRESS: Lackham Museum, Wiltshire College Lackham, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2NY
• TELEPHONE: 01249 466847
• OPEN: Daily throughout August (except Saturdays) 10.00am - 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm)
• ADMISSION: Adults 拢2.00; Concessions 拢1.50; Children: FREE (Must be accompanied by an adult).