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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Walton Cross

In or near Roberttown.

Free admission

Walton Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Walton Cross Base - geograph.org.uk - 7242357

Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Brighouse · 3.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

You can reach Walton Cross by taking a train to Brighouse station, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is WF15 8EX.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Walton Cross is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

From the Wikipedia article

Walton Edwin Cruise (May 6, 1890 – January 9, 1975) was an American outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals (1914, 1916–1919) and Boston Braves (1919–1924). In 10 seasons, he played in 736 games and had 2,321 at bats, 293 runs, 644 hits, 83 doubles, 39 triples, 30 home runs, 272 RBI, 49 stolen bases, 238 walks, a .277 batting average, a .348 on-base percentage, a .386 slugging percentage, 895 total bases, and 79 sacrifice hits. He died in Sylacauga, Alabama, at the age of 84.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.7103, -1.7346
District
Kirklees
Parish
Kirklees, unparished area
Postcode
WF15 8EX
Parliamentary constituency
Spen Valley
Nearest railway station
Brighouse3.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Walton Cross?
Walton Cross is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF15 8EX), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
What is Walton Cross?
Walton Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Walton Cross?
The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF15 8EX.
Is Walton Cross free to visit?
Yes, Walton Cross is free to enter.
How do I get to Walton Cross?
The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF15 8EX.