Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cowper's Cross
In or near Addingham.
Cowper's Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cowper's Cross is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cowper's Cross is a memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the poet William Cowper and is a notable historical site within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9066, -1.8459
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 9RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/28141961 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowper's Cross?
- Cowper's Cross is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 9RB), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Cowper's Cross?
- Cowper's Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cowper's Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 9RB.
- Is Cowper's Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Cowper's Cross is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Cowper's Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Cowper's Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cowper's Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 9RB.