The Giant's Thumb
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The Giant's Thumb
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 23 Mar 2016
The Giant’s Thumb in St Andrew’s graveyard is a Norse wheel cross dating back to around the year 920 and marking the burial place of someone rich and powerful. During the 19th century, the cross was used as a whipping post for punishing criminals. The base was added in 1887, using carvings copied from the original cross. During the 10th century, Penrith was heavily influenced by Celtic, Anglian and Norse cultures. (Source: churchyard information board)
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Image Location
Latitude
54.664105
Longitude
-2.750164