Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Great Cross and railed enclosure
In or near Youlgrave.
The Great Cross and railed enclosure — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 6.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Great Cross and railed enclosure is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Bakewell Old House Museum is a historical museum located in a Tudor building that showcases the stories and artifacts from the local area over the past 500 years. Visitors can explore various collections, including textiles, ceramics, and toys, as well as learn about notable figures associated with the museum's history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Cross and railed enclosure is a Grade I listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2128, -1.6785
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629813642
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.3 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 11am - 4pm; closed 6 Nov - 24 Mar
- Official site
- www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525584 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Great Cross and railed enclosure?
- The Great Cross and railed enclosure is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1FD), in the parish of Bakewell.
- What is The Great Cross and railed enclosure?
- The Great Cross and railed enclosure — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Great Cross and railed enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1FD.
- Is The Great Cross and railed enclosure a listed building?
- The Great Cross and railed enclosure is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is The Great Cross and railed enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — The Great Cross and railed enclosure is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Great Cross and railed enclosure free to visit?
- Yes, The Great Cross and railed enclosure is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Great Cross and railed enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1FD.