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Cross Stone, Westmorland

Cross Stone is a sculptued cross in Westmorland. It dates from the 14th/15th centuries and was found in a field and re-erected before 1859, at Shamrock Wood near Whelprigg village. It is nearly 4 feet tall, well preserved, and may have originally been a grave marker. It is within the council area of Westmorland and Furness.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1007168.

Place Type: Wayside Cross
Historic County: Westmorland
Lat, Long: 54.223325,-2.5737556
Grid Reference: SD 6268 8099
Civil Parish: Casterton CP
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 301177
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cross_Stone,_Westmorland_301177

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