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North West England

Pilgrims' Cross Monument

North West England

Pilgrims' Cross Monument

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Pilgrims' Cross Monument

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Location: Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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March 16, 2023

Hiking

On the moors above Bury is a large cube shaped monument, marking the site of the Pilgrims Cross. The four sides of the cube tell the story and history of the cross, its significance and destruction.

lancashirepast.com/2013/10/05/pilgrims-cross-holcombe-moor-bury

July 1, 2025

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a stone to remember the things that don't exist any more and the history of this beautiful place

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Peel Tower – Pilgrims' Cross Monument loop from Entwistle

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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