Knightlow Cross
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Knightlow Cross by Robert Caldicott as part of the Geograph project.
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Knightlow Cross
Image: © Robert Caldicott Taken: 9 Dec 2014
This is the base remnant of the ancient wayside Knightlow Cross at the top of Knightlow Hill beside the A45 (visible through the trees). The hole is the socket where the upright stem of the cross would have been placed. There is more about it here http://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/topics/traditions-and-customs/wroth-silver-ceremony-knightlow-cross
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Image Location
Latitude
52.359805
Longitude
-1.406524