Archaeological sites · North West England
Gosforth Cross
In or near Ravenglass.
Gosforth Cross — archaeological in england north west.
Brian Deegan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seascale · 4.3 km
About
Gosforth Cross is a archaeological located in england north west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Gosforth Cross is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features a large medieval stone cross, notable for its intricate carvings that depict biblical scenes and figures. The site provides insight into the region's early Christian heritage and craftsmanship. It is a significant example of early medieval sculpture in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4190, -3.4312
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Gosforth
- Postcode
- CA20 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Seascale — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: n5041335129 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q3003348 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gosforth Cross?
- Gosforth Cross is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA20 1AZ), in the parish of Gosforth.
- What is Gosforth Cross?
- Gosforth Cross — archaeological in england north west.
- How do I get to Gosforth Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Seascale, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA20 1AZ.
- How do I get to Gosforth Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Seascale, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA20 1AZ.