Whitecross Street, Monmouth

Name: Whitecross Street
Address: Monmouth, United Kingdom

#26 among attractions in Monmouth

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Whitecross Street is a historic street in the town centre of Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was in existence by the 15th century, and appears as Whit crose on the 1610 map of the town by cartographer John Speed. It runs in an east-west direction, between Church Street and St James Square. It has been suggested that the street takes its name from a plague cross. Whitecross Street is lined with numerous listed buildings. ()

Coordinates: 51°48'47"N, 2°42'48"W

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Monmouth United Kingdom

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Whitecross Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monnow Street, Church Street, Monmouth Museum, Savoy Theatre.

~1340 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Monnow Street, Monmouth
7 min walk • Monnow Street is the main shopping street of Monmouth, south east Wales. It runs for about 500 yards in a south-westerly direction from Agincourt Square to the Monnow Bridge, which crosses the River Monnow.
~350 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Church Street, Monmouth
2 min walk • Church Street is a pedestrianised street in the centre of Monmouth, Wales. It contains a variety of independent shops, restaurants, commercial art galleries, and the Savoy Theatre.
~500 ftW
Artifacts and exhibits on famous admiral
Monmouth Museum, Monmouth
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Monmouth in Wales, the Monmouth Museum, also known as the Nelson Museum, offers a fascinating journey through local and national history. With a diverse collection that encompasses the life and times of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the museum...
~270 ftW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
2 min walk • The Savoy Theatre, Church Street, Monmouth is a theatre and cinema, reputedly the oldest working theatre site in Wales. It has a capacity for 360 people and is run by a charitable trust.
~600 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charles Rolls, Monmouth
3 min walk • A memorial statue to the aviation pioneer Charles Rolls stands in front of the Shire Hall in Agincourt Square, Monmouth, Wales.
~1150 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wysis Way, Monmouth
6 min walk • The Wysis Way is an 88 km walking route which forms a link between the Offa's Dyke Path and Thames Path national trails in the United Kingdom. The Way runs between Monmouth in Wales and Kemble, Gloucestershire in England.
~410 ftE
Archaeological site
33 Whitecross Street, Monmouth
2 min walk • 33 Whitecross Street is a grade II listed building in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is in the historic St James Square neighbourhood.
~150 ftW
Church
St Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth
1 min walk • St Mary's Priory Church, in Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, is an Anglican church founded as a Benedictine priory in 1075. The current church dates mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries. It was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1952. It is one of 24 buildings on the Monmouth Heritage Trail.
~400 ftSE
Church
Monmouth Methodist Church, Monmouth
2 min walk • Monmouth Methodist Church is located in Monmouth, south east Wales. It is set well back from St James Street between buildings. Designed by George Vaughan Maddox and built in 1837, it retains its original galleries, organ loft and sophisticated pulpit.
0.4 miSE
Nightlife
The Mayhill Hotel, Monmouth
11 min walk • The Mayhill Hotel is a public house and hotel located Wyesham Road, Monmouth, Wales. The pub is situated between the roads leading to Wyesham and the Forest of Dean and as such claims it is the Last Pub in Wales.
~440 ftE
Archaeological site
St James House, Monmouth
3 min walk • St James House is a grade II listed building in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is in the historic St James Square neighbourhood, within the Medieval town walls.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whitecross Street?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Priory Church, Monmouth (1 min walk), Wye Bridge Ward, Monmouth (2 min walk), Monk Street, Monmouth (2 min walk), Savoy Theatre, Monmouth (2 min walk).

How to get to Whitecross Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitecross Street:

Bus

Monmouth Bus Station (9 min walk)