Medieval cross in High Ackworth
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Medieval cross in High Ackworth
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 26 Mar 2015
Its origins are uncertain but it may have been erected as a memorial to fourteenth century plague victims. At least that is one of the theories.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.656554
Longitude
-1.334652