Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
The Plague Cross
In or near Linton.
The Plague Cross — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Plague Cross is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Plague Cross is located in the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. It showcases unique local art and crafts, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the creativity of various artists.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Plague Cross is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the victims of the plague that affected the area. The structure serves as a historical marker reflecting the impact of disease in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9138, -2.5852
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Ross-on-Wye
- Postcode
- HR9 5HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Phone
- +44 1989769398
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.madeinross.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3301661844 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Plague Cross?
- The Plague Cross is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 5HP), in the parish of Ross-on-Wye.
- What is The Plague Cross?
- The Plague Cross — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Plague Cross?
- Drivers can use postcode HR9 5HP.
- Is The Plague Cross a protected site?
- Yes — The Plague Cross is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Plague Cross free to visit?
- Yes, The Plague Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Plague Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 5HP. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.