Geddington Cross

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When Queen Eleanor died in 1290 her body was taken to London from Harby in Lincolnshire. A memorial cross was erected at each place where the funeral procession rested overnight. The Geddington Cross is one of the best surviving crosses.

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Address
Bridge Street 8, Geddington, United Kingdom

Established
Medieval

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