Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Headless Cross
In or near Stanton in Peak.
The Headless Cross — a 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 · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Headless Cross is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 Headless Cross is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates a significant historical event, though specific details about its origin and purpose are not provided. The structure serves as a notable landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2226, -1.6047
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Chatsworth
- Postcode
- DE45 1PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/13056147255 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Headless Cross?
- The Headless Cross is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1PP), in the parish of Chatsworth.
- What is The Headless Cross?
- The Headless Cross — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Headless Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1PP.
- Is The Headless Cross a protected site?
- Yes — The Headless Cross is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Headless Cross free to visit?
- Yes, The Headless Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Headless Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1PP.