Shillito Wood Cross, Derbyshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 53° 16.208 W 001° 33.541
30U E 596097 N 5903289
A stone cross mounted in a stone socket hidden in a modern conifer plantation, with tracks through to Ramsley Moor.
Waymark Code: WM3RQA
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/12/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Chris777
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This cross is weathered through using a soft stone and is secure in its base of stone. Their is an inscription on one corner of the base. JD (?) 1888 (?) perhaps. Marked on the maps as 'cross'. It is recognised as a scheduled ancient monument by Peak District National Park Authority.

Parking nearby in Shillito Wood car park (free) N 053 16.246 W 001 33.532

Links
Peak District Online (visit link)
Peak District authority (visit link)
Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
Slim pillar socketed into stone base. Simple head, partly worn. Quite small about 6 feet high.

Describe the location:
In shady woodland on ancient byway.

Is this cross commemorative ?: No

Year of manufacture: Not listed
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