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The Hanging Stone (aka Water Sheddles Cross) is an ancient millstone grit boundary stone on Kiln Hill, marking the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire (West Riding). Carved on the top is a projecting cross and on one side is carved 'Hanging stone or Water Sheddles Cross'. It is within the council area of Bradford.
Historic England Grade II Listed 1313972.

Place Type: Mediæval Monument
Alternative name(s): Water Sheddles Cross
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.840724,-2.0452054
Grid Reference: SD 9712 3827
Civil Parish: Laneshaw Bridge CP
Council Area: Pendle CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA

GBPN ID: 302290
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Hanging_Stone,_Yorkshire_302290

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