Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Preaching Cross
In or near Sandhurst.
The Preaching Cross — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Preaching 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Preaching Cross is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance in the region, serving as a site for public sermons and gatherings.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9277, -2.2744
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Ashleworth
- Postcode
- GL19 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/2001830980 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Preaching Cross?
- The Preaching Cross is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 4HU), in the parish of Ashleworth.
- What is The Preaching Cross?
- The Preaching Cross — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Preaching Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL19 4HU.
- Is The Preaching Cross a protected site?
- Yes — The Preaching Cross is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Preaching Cross free to visit?
- Yes, The Preaching Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Preaching Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 4HU.