Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Desborough Cross
In or near Braybrooke.
Desborough Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Desborough Cross is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Kettering parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.3 km away. Postcode area NN14.
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Official information
Desborough Heritage Centre is an independent museum that showcases the history of Desborough from early settlements to the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can explore various displays and engage with knowledgeable volunteers about the local history and archaeological finds.
Place summary
Desborough Cross is a memorial located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Desborough. It serves as a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4418, -0.8214
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Desborough
- Postcode
- NN14 2NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 7.3 km
- Official site
- www.desboroughheritagecentre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n696653755 (ODbL)
- commons: The Cross, Desborough.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Desborough Cross?
- Desborough Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 2NB), in the parish of Desborough.
- What is Desborough Cross?
- Desborough Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Desborough Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 2NB.
- Is Desborough Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Desborough Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Desborough Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 2NB.