Roman Cross at Affetside
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Roman Cross at Affetside
Image: © David Dixon Taken: Unknown
A listed grade II structure, believed by many to be of Roman origin (possibly because of its proximity to the Roman road), supposedly marking the mid point between London and Edinburgh. English Heritage, however suggest that its origins may be much later, perhaps 17th or 18th century. http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=44366&sort=4&search=all&criteria=affetside&rational=q&recordsperpage=10 There is an interesting account of the history of Affetside cross on the wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affetside This photo was taken well before the Millennium garden was constructed.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.618866
Longitude
-2.372547