Maen Achwyfan Cross
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Maen Achwyfan Cross, located near the village of Whitford, Flintshire, Wales, is a high cross dating from the late 10th or early 11th century. Standing 3.4 metres high, it is the tallest wheel cross in Britain, and a Scheduled monument.
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Maen Achwyfan Cross, located near the village of Whitford, Flintshire, Wales, is a high cross dating from the late 10th or early 11th century. Standing 3.4 metres high, it is the tallest wheel cross in Britain, and a Scheduled monument.
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11 feet high, early standing cross dating to about the 10th century - probably! The shaft is covered with interlaced designs that show a strong Viking influence. It’s in remarkable condition for something that’s a thousand years old and unprotected from the elements. There’s space for a few cars to park close by.
Peter HadfieldPeter Hadfield
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It's a tall carved stone in a field! It's very ancient and no one really knows its history or purpose. Something that would be lovely to come across on a countryside walk as an aside, but as it's on private land, with access, you have to make the effort to go and see it. So not really worth the time unless you're big into your historic monuments.
Nic BreezeNic Breeze
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10/10 great day out for the family, no queues, easy parking, lots of places to sit, didn’t even have to pay!
Charlie De La FosseCharlie De La Fosse
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