Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eleanor Cross
Eleanor Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Fimber Halt · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eleanor Cross is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1896. Coordinates: 54.0692°, -0.5825°.
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A replica Eleanor Cross was erected in Sledmere, East Riding of Yorkshire, in 1896–98. The tall stone structure was constructed by the Sykes family of Sledmere. Engraved monumental brasses were added after the First World War, converting the cross into a war memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
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A replica Eleanor Cross was erected in Sledmere, East Riding of Yorkshire, in 1896–98. The tall stone structure was constructed by the Sykes family of Sledmere. Engraved monumental brasses were added after the First World War, converting the cross into a war memorial.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0692, -0.5825
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Sledmere
- Postcode
- YO25 3XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Established
- 1896
- Nearest railway station
- Fimber Halt — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.sledmerehouse.com
Sources
- osm: n87383399 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Eleanor Cross, Sledmere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Copy of Eleanor Cross, Sledmere - geograph.org.uk - 501160.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eleanor Cross?
- Eleanor Cross is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 3XG), in the parish of Sledmere.
- When was Eleanor Cross built?
- Built or established in 1896.
- Is Eleanor Cross a listed building?
- Eleanor Cross is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Eleanor Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Eleanor Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eleanor Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Fimber Halt, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 3XG.