Just off the Ribble Way, The base of the cross dates to the early Christian period and was originally sited to the north of Cross Gills Farm. It was moved to its present position in 1833 by the Rector of Stonyhurst. At the same time, a new shaft and arms were cut to surmount the pedestal.

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1. The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green loop – Forest of Bowland

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130m

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2. View of the River Ribble – Stonyhurst College loop from Stonyhurst College

8.68km

02:19

100m

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3. View of the River Ribble – River Hodder loop from Stonyhurst College

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03:50

210m

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Location: Billington And Langho, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Cross Gills Cross

1. The Tolkien Trail from Hurst Green loop – Forest of Bowland

2. View of the River Ribble – Stonyhurst College loop from Stonyhurst College

3. View of the River Ribble – River Hodder loop from Stonyhurst College

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