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Queen Eleanor Cross

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280 London Rd, Northampton NN4 8AX, United KingdomMap
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  • ShaunH290
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    Historic Love Story!

    Of the twelve crosses, only three remain (Geddington, this one at Hardingstone near Northampton and Waltham Cross). The one that gave Charing Cross its name was rebuilt completely by the Victorians ju...

    Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023
  • on_the_go_98765
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    Because I adore a love story

    Married at ages 15 and 10 (assume here she needed to attain the "age" of puberty until she reached 13, the legal age), this couple's marriage was a political contrivance but (who knew?) they really co...

    Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
  • Paul R
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    History at the roadside

    The historic story behind the Eleanor Crosses, starting back in the late 13th century, is both fascinating and touching. I'd advise looking into it before visiting this or any other of the crosses be...

    Reviewed on Mar 22, 2022
  • anoomk
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    Historical landmark

    The monument sits beside a busy road in an attractive suburb of Northampton and is a sign of a king's love.

    Reviewed on Jan 1, 2021
  • gkw09
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    Hardingstone Eleanor Cross

    This weathered and historically telling monument is close to Northampton town centre, set next to the main road and near to Delapre Park. The local council recently funded conservation work so it coul...

    Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020

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