Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Handsome Cross (milestone)
In or near Langsett.
Handsome Cross (milestone) — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Forge Halt · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Handsome Cross (milestone) is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Handsome Cross is a milestone memorial located in the East Midlands. It serves as a historical marker, reflecting the region's transport heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4432, -1.6098
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Bradfield
- Postcode
- S6 6JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Hallam
- Nearest railway station
- Forge Halt — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/3649631060 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Handsome Cross (milestone)?
- Handsome Cross (milestone) is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S6 6JN), in the parish of Bradfield.
- What is Handsome Cross (milestone)?
- Handsome Cross (milestone) — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Handsome Cross (milestone)?
- The nearest railway station is Forge Halt, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S6 6JN.
- Is Handsome Cross (milestone) free to visit?
- Yes, Handsome Cross (milestone) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Handsome Cross (milestone)?
- The nearest railway station is Forge Halt, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S6 6JN.