Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ludgershall Cross
In or near Ludgershall.
Ludgershall Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ludgershall Cross is a public memorial in South-East England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 9.6 km away. Postcode area SP11.
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Official information
Ludgershall Cross is a historic village cross and its enclosing railings, dating back to around 1300 and 1897. The cross features intricate carvings depicting biblical scenes and is protected as a listed building due to its architectural and historic significance.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ludgershall Cross is a memorial located in the parish of Ludgershall, South-East England, postcode SP11. It is situated within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.2569, -1.6223
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Ludgershall
- Postcode
- SP11 9FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Grateley — 9.6 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5626609036 (ODbL)
- commons: Ludgershall Cross1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ludgershall Cross?
- Ludgershall Cross is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 9FD), in the parish of Ludgershall.
- What is Ludgershall Cross?
- Ludgershall Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ludgershall Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Grateley, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP11 9FD.
- Is Ludgershall Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Ludgershall Cross is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ludgershall Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Ludgershall Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ludgershall Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 9FD. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.