Memorials & monuments · North East England
Rey Cross
In or near Gilmonby.
Rey Cross in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rey Cross is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Rey Cross is the site of a Roman temporary camp located at the highest point of the Stainmore Pass in County Durham. The camp features substantial ramparts and ditches, with evidence of its use during the Roman conquest of Britain, including pottery from the third and fourth centuries found during excavations.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowes Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rey Cross is the remains of a stone cross at Stainmore. It is also known as Rere Cross and is a Grade II* listed structure and a scheduled monument. It is located towards the western edge of County Durham, approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of the border with Cumbria along the A66 road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.5058, -2.1487
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rey Cross?
- Rey Cross is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Rey Cross?
- Rey Cross in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rey Cross?
- Its coordinates are 54.5058°, -2.1487°.
- Is Rey Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Rey Cross is part of the Bowes Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rey Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Rey Cross is free to enter.