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Rey Cross, Yorkshire

Rey Cross is an early mediæval wayside cross at Stainmore, Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It is believed to have been erected by King Edwin of Northumbria to mark the boundary of his Kingdom and the Scottish Kingdom of Strathclyde. Eric Bloodaxe, the last Viking King, was killed at Rey Cross in 945. It is within the council area of County Durham.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1323025.

Place Type: Wayside Cross
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.505985,-2.155901
Grid Reference: NY 9000 1230
Civil Parish: Bowes CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA

GBPN ID: 304078
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Rey_Cross,_Yorkshire_304078

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