Historic houses · South West England
Cross and Hand wayside cross
In or near Cerne Abbas.
Cross and Hand wayside cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole · 5.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cross and Hand wayside cross is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cross and Hand wayside cross is a historic structure located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, recognising its particular architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8324, -2.5242
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Batcombe
- Postcode
- DT2 7BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675272 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cross and Hand wayside cross?
- Cross and Hand wayside cross is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 7BE), in the parish of Batcombe.
- What is Cross and Hand wayside cross?
- Cross and Hand wayside cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cross and Hand wayside cross?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 7BE.
- Is Cross and Hand wayside cross a listed building?
- Cross and Hand wayside cross is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Cross and Hand wayside cross a protected site?
- Yes — Cross and Hand wayside cross is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cross and Hand wayside cross?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 7BE.