Explore the archiveCurrently displaying: 1 result. Clear the searchYou've searched for:format: "Postcards" xDecade: "2970s" x Search term Sort by: RelevanceTitleOldestNewest Dead Man's Plaque. Dead Man's Plaque. This statue was erected in 1825 by Lt. Col. Iremonger. It commemorates the death of Athelwold, in 965, according to a legend during the reign of King Edgar (959-975). Edgar had heard of a great beauty named Elfrida, an Earls daughter in Devon. He sent Athelwold to view her and report on her beauty ...