Name: Eleanor Cross, Geddington
Rating: 5.0

Eleanor Cross, Geddington

Bridge Street, Geddington, Kettering NN14 1AH, UK

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Eleanor Cross, Geddington In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire. The places where her body rested during the journey south to its tomb in Westminster Abbey were marked by stone crosses.

The stately triangular Geddington cross, with its canopied statues surmounted by a slender hexagonal pinnacle, is the best-preserved of only three intact survivors. Other crosses stand at Hardingstone on the southern edge of Northampton, and at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Eleanor Cross, Geddington In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire. The places where her body rested during the journey south to its tomb in Westminster Abbey were marked by stone crosses.
The stately triangular Geddington cross, with its canopied statues surmounted by a slender hexagonal pinnacle, is the best-preserved of only three intact survivors. Other crosses stand at Hardingstone on the southern edge of Northampton, and at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire.

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/eleanor-cross-geddington/opening-times/

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Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Bridge Street, Geddington, Kettering NN14 1AH, UK

Post Code: NN14 1AH

Council: North Northamptonshi

County: Northamptonshire

Road Access: Located in the village of Geddington, off A43 between Kettering and Corby.
Bus Access: Centrebus 8 to Geddington.
Train Access: Kettering 4 miles.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.