Archaeological sites · North West England
The Irton Cross
In or near Ravenglass.
The Irton Cross — archaeological in england north west.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Miteside Halt · 2.5 km
About
The Irton Cross is a archaeological located in england north west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
The Irton Cross is an archaeological site located in North-West England. This site features a historic stone cross that offers insights into the region's early Christian heritage. Its significance lies in its age and the cultural context it represents, making it a point of interest for those studying early medieval history in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3915, -3.4005
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Irton with Santon
- Postcode
- CA19 1YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Miteside Halt — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: n5042446988 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q6073957 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Irton Cross?
- The Irton Cross is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA19 1YH), in the parish of Irton with Santon.
- What is The Irton Cross?
- The Irton Cross — archaeological in england north west.
- How do I get to The Irton Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Miteside Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA19 1YH.
- How do I get to The Irton Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Miteside Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA19 1YH.