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Medieval Cross, south of Walwick Grange


The substantive remains of a Medieval wayside cross are located on Homer's Lane, a minor road which runs along the west banks of the River North Tyne, connecting Warden to Walwick and Stanegate (the route of the Roman road). The lane is now part of National Cycle Route 72. The cross is located just under ½mile south of Walwick Grange. The cross is a Scheduled Monument. Despite the loss of its upper shaft and is a good example of a wayside cross in Northumberland.

Walwick Grange Historic Buildings and Monuments in Warden Civil Parish
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Remains of medieval cross south of Walwick Grange

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Old cross south of Walwick Grange

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Remains of medieval cross south of Walwick Grange

Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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Remains of medieval cross

Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange - List Entry
- ....A medieval cross is situated just above the west bank of the River North Tyne immediately east of the Stanegate, the Roman road from Corbridge to Carlisle. The cross is …

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