Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitby Abbey Cross
In or near Whitby.
Whitby Abbey Cross — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Whitby Abbey Cross, you can take the train to Whitby station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is YO22 4JT. The site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Whitby Abbey Cross is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Whitby Abbey is a historic 13th-century Gothic abbey that offers visitors a chance to explore its impressive ruins and learn about its rich history. The site features a visitor centre and museum showcasing artifacts related to the abbey's past, including connections to notable figures like St Hild. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the coastline and participate in family-friendly activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitby-Saltwick SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Whitby Abbey Cross is a historic structure in Whitby, a town in North Yorkshire, in England. The high cross was erected in the 14th century, on land near Whitby Abbey, now known as the "Abbey Plain". A 1483 reference to the "great cross" of the graveyard of St Mary's Church, Whitby may relate to this cross. The head of the cross has been lost. The structure was grade I listed in 1954. The cross is constructed of stone, and consists of a complete fluted shaft topped by a moulded capital, standing on a flight of steps.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.4890, -0.6084
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526111 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whitby Abbey Cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitby Abbey Cross?
- Whitby Abbey Cross is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4JT), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Whitby Abbey Cross?
- Whitby Abbey Cross — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitby Abbey Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4JT.
- Is Whitby Abbey Cross a listed building?
- Whitby Abbey Cross is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Whitby Abbey Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Whitby Abbey Cross is part of the Whitby-Saltwick SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whitby Abbey Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4JT.