The Giant's Thumb

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Church of St Andrew


Penrith

  • Description

    "The Giant’s Thumb in St Andrew’s graveyard is a Norse wheel cross dating back to around the year 920 and marking the burial place of someone rich and powerful. During the 19th century, the cross was used as a whipping post for punishing criminals. The base was added in 1887, using carvings copied from the original cross. During the 10th century, Penrith was heavily influenced by Celtic, Anglian and Norse cultures. (Source: churchyard information board)" Photo by Mary and Angus Hogg, 2016.

  • Owner

    Mary and Angus Hogg

  • Source

    Geograph (Geograph)

  • License

    What does this mean? Creative Commons License

  • Further information

    Link: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4876735
    Resource type: Image
    Added by: Edmund Anon
    Last modified: 1 year ago
    Viewed: 124 times
    Picture Taken: 2016-03-23

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