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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.
Date 19 June 2003 (according to Exif data)
Source [2][dead link]
Author User:RHaworth
Camera location51° 18′ 32″ N, 0° 14′ 43″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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