Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swine Cross
In or near Colsterdale.
Swine Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Swine Cross is located in North Yorkshire with the postcode DL8 4QR. The nearest railway station is Leyburn, which is 2.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Swine Cross is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Middleham Castle is a historic fortress located in North Yorkshire, known for its impressive Norman keep and rich history as a residence for the Neville family and later Richard III. Visitors can explore various architectural features, including a multi-storied toilet tower and a horse-powered mill, as well as enjoy panoramic views from the keep's viewing platform.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Swine Cross is a historic structure in Middleham, a town in North Yorkshire, in England. The market cross was constructed in the 15th century in Swine Market. It is believed that it was built to commemorate the award of a twice annual fair and market to the town by the future Richard III of England, in 1479. The cross was grade II listed in 1967, and is also a scheduled monument. The identity of the animal carved on the cross is unclear; it may be a swine, or a white boar, the emblem of the House of Neville, which owned Middleham Castle. The base of the cross is rectangular, approached by a flight of steps at each end. On it are two pedestals, one with a medieval capital, and the other with a much-worn effigy of a recumbent animal.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.2846, -1.8079
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Middleham
- Postcode
- DL8 4QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7782126513 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Swine Cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swine Cross?
- Swine Cross is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4QR), in the parish of Middleham.
- What is Swine Cross?
- Swine Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swine Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4QR.
- Is Swine Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Swine Cross is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swine Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Swine Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swine Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4QR.