Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Knightlow Cross and mound
In or near Ryton-on-Dunsmore.
Knightlow Cross and mound — archaeological site in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knightlow Cross and mound is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Constructed primarily of sandstone. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4649334. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3599°, -1.4071°.
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Place summary
Knightlow Cross and mound is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3599, -1.4071
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Stretton-on-Dunsmore
- Postcode
- CV23 9HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676065 (CC0)
- commons: The Wroth Stone - geograph.org.uk - 303303.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knightlow Cross and mound?
- Knightlow Cross and mound is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 9HS), in the parish of Stretton-on-Dunsmore.
- What is Knightlow Cross and mound?
- Knightlow Cross and mound — archaeological site in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby, England, UK.
- How do I get to Knightlow Cross and mound?
- The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 9HS.
- Is Knightlow Cross and mound a listed building?
- Knightlow Cross and mound is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Knightlow Cross and mound free to visit?
- Yes, Knightlow Cross and mound is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knightlow Cross and mound?
- The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 9HS.