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Memorials & monuments · North East England

Edmundbyer's Cross

In or near Stanhope.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Edmundbyer's Cross — a memorial in North East England, United Kingdom.

Disused quarry on Stanhope Moor - geograph.org.uk - 2333807

Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Stanhope · 6.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Edmundbyer's Cross is a memorial located in North East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Muggleswick,Stanhope & Edmundbyers Commons & Blanchland Moor SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Edmundbyer's Cross is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates a significant historical event or figure, although specific details about its origin or designation are not provided. The cross serves as a notable landmark within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.7977, -1.9955
Parish
Muggleswick
Postcode
DH8 9DX
Parliamentary constituency
North Durham
Nearest railway station
Stanhope — 6.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Edmundbyer's Cross?
Edmundbyer's Cross is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH8 9DX), in the parish of Muggleswick.
What is Edmundbyer's Cross?
Edmundbyer's Cross — a memorial in North East England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Edmundbyer's Cross?
The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 6.1 km away. The nearest town is Stanhope. Drivers can use postcode DH8 9DX.
Is Edmundbyer's Cross a protected site?
Yes — Edmundbyer's Cross is part of the Muggleswick,Stanhope & Edmundbyers Commons & Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
Is Edmundbyer's Cross free to visit?
Yes, Edmundbyer's Cross is free to enter.
How do I get to Edmundbyer's Cross?
The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH8 9DX.