MenuPercy's Cross, Northumberland
Percy's Cross is a 15th-century cross, located between Powburn and Wooperton in Northumberland. The sandstone cross stands to a height of roughly 10 feet and includes a square socket stone at its base. The head of the cross is missing and enclosed by 19th century railings. The cross commemorates Sir Ralph Percy who was killed near here in the Battle of Hedgeley Moor in 1464 during the War or the Roses. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1006578.
Place Type: Wayside Cross
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.46721,-1.9160657
Grid Reference: NU 0540 1926
Civil Parish: Hedgeley CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 303813
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Percy's_Cross,_Northumberland_303813
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Historic England Scheduled Monument 1006578.
Place Type: Wayside Cross
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.46721,-1.9160657
Grid Reference: NU 0540 1926
Civil Parish: Hedgeley CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 303813
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Percy's_Cross,_Northumberland_303813
Peruse Northumberland on Wikishire