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The Walton Cross

Tourist attraction β€’ Historical landmark

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Not well signposted, but worth tracking down. Not far from the road and just next to the public footpath. Stone base of ancient cross, with intricate Celtic carvings. My family name is Walton, so I was very pleased to see it!


Address

Windy Bank Ln, Liversedge WF15 8EX, United Kingdom

Website

historicengland.org.uk

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (24 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Liz W. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 65 reviews
    Not well signposted, but worth tracking down. Not far from the road and just next to the public footpath. Stone base of ancient cross, with intricate Celtic carvings. My family name is Walton, so I was very pleased to see it!
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  • 3/5 philip c. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 460 reviews
    An ancient monument that has seen better days,a shame there's not much of it left.

  • 4/5 Michael β€œMichael G1XCC” L. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 186 reviews
    It has always been, base no cross!

  • 5/5 Muhammad U. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 119 reviews
    nice place for walking

  • 4/5 Michael T. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 54 reviews
    Interesting stone. I suppose it's the base of a cross. The fascination is with the intricate carving that it has - reminiscent of Celtic carving. Easy to reach too, as it's only a couple of paces off Windy Bank Lane. Easy to photograph.

  • 5/5 Chris H. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 40 reviews
    Brilliant bit of local history.

  • 5/5 Fatima S. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 38 reviews
    Just fabulous

  • 5/5 Nichaela P. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 25 reviews
    Lovely walk around here.

  • 5/5 Ana Valeria Di G. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 25 reviews
    This celtic stone is a beautiful find. The history, unfortunately, you will have to Google as no signpost, QR or anything on the location will tell you. Not really indicated as anything special by the signposts (other than the common "footpath" sign) and the "Luddite trail" mini-reminder by a post. While the surroundings of the stone are very ocassionally trimmed for the overgrowth, in Summer, particularly, it is hard to see and access or stand close to for a photo as it is full of prickly shrubs and allergic-triggering weeds, so bring long trousers, I guess, and closed-toe shoes? There is also a big pedestrian post in the middle of the open "gateway" from the street to access it. A shame, as it impedes buggies, wheelchairs or anyone with a bike to comfortably access. Fortunately, the stone is like 10 metres from the road so if you decide you want to leave your stuff at the entrance and risk it, its fairly close by. Also, the pavement for pedestrians on the only side of the road you can walk on at that point in the street is in very poor condition. Full of potholes. Hard for young pedal riders to overcome or smaller-wheeled buggies and/or scooters, etc. Not stable for anyone needing a cane, etc. So... the stone? Great!! Kirklees care of this Grade II historical landmark? Awful. If you make an adventure out of it (finding and accessing) you can try and redeem the obstacles as "part of the fun".

  • 5/5 Simon T. 5 years ago on Google
    Historic Landmark

  • 5/5 PSW 7. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 12 reviews
    Superb!


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