Stannington Stump Cross
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Stannington Stump Cross
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 20 Mar 2015
Harrison's survey of 1637 describes it as a "stump cross of medieval origin". The date of erection has been estimated as 13th or 14th century. It stands at the junction of Oldfield Road and Stannington Road.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.392331
Longitude
-1.532608