The attentive hiker or pilgrim has repeatedly encountered a wide variety of types of crosses on his way: made of stone (often granite) or wood, with or without the body of the crucified Christ, artistically decorated or deliberately kept simple, towering high and thus dominating the surroundings from afar or rather smaller...
This hiking highlight, however, is sure to take a top spot in the ranking of the most unusual crosses. It does not tower up, but is quite the opposite, cut into the ground so that the light background of this lying monument stands out clearly from the surrounding green of the lawn. The basic idea of such a design - known in technical jargon as geoglyps - is similar to the "Nazca Lines" in South America, which are thousands of years older; or, to give a much closer example, the "White Horse" on Uffington Hill (see komoot.com/de-de/highlight/283565 ).
The sad reason for its construction is to commemorate the victims of the First World War.

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Dan Hobson

August 28, 2019

Lenham Cross is a memorial to the casualties of the two world wars. Constructed in 1922 from chalk pieces, the cross was covered with earth during WWII, which was removed in May 1945. These days, you can enjoy a fine view from above the cross.

Joshua

October 20, 2018

Beautiful spot along the Pilgrims way, where a chalk cross is located. Great place to catch the sunset

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Location: Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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