Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Nith Bridge Cross
Nith Bridge Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nith Bridge Cross is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.2405°, -3.7804°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Nith Bridge cross (also known as the Boatford cross) is a sculptured Anglo-Saxon cross, near the village of Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway. It is the best preserved monument of its type in the region, after the Ruthwell Cross, although the arms are missing. It is a Scheduled monument. The cross is made of red sandstone and carved with animal and plant interlace designs in low relief. It is 6 feet 6 inches tall.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2405, -3.7804
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: n3485372238 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Nith Bridge cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ancient cross - geograph.org.uk - 376967.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nith Bridge Cross?
- Nith Bridge Cross is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4AB).
- What is Nith Bridge Cross?
- Nith Bridge Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nith Bridge Cross?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4AB.
- Is Nith Bridge Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Nith Bridge Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nith Bridge Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4AB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.