Legg's cross

#6537 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Legs Cross is an Anglo-Saxon cross in the parish of Bolam, County Durham, England, about 4 miles north of Piercebridge on the Pilgrims' Way. It is a Grade II* listed structure, and a scheduled monument. ()

Coordinates: 54°35'50"N, 1°40'51"W

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Legg's cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Locomotion, Auckland Castle, Woodham Golf and Country Club, Raby Castle.

2.8 miNE
Museum
Locomotion, Shildon
71 min walk • Locomotion, nestled in the historic railway town of Shildon in County Durham, England, is a must-visit destination for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This captivating museum celebrates the rich heritage of the railways, which played a pivotal role in the...
4.8 miN
Art gallery, Forts and castles, Museum
Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
123 min walk • Auckland Castle, which is also known as Auckland Palace and to people that live locally as the Bishop's Castle or Bishop's Palace, is located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England.
5.4 miNE
Golf
Woodham Golf and Country Club
138 min walk • Nestled in the serene Durham countryside, Woodham Golf and Country Club offers a tranquil retreat for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. This well-maintained golf course is a haven for players of all skill levels, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience...
4.9 miW
Forts and castles, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Raby Castle, Darlington
124 min walk • Raby Castle is a medieval castle located near Staindrop in County Durham, England, among 200 acres of deer park. It was built by John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville de Raby, between approximately 1367 and 1390. Cecily Neville, the mother of the Kings Edward IV and Richard III, was born here.
4.5 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Newton Aycliffe
116 min walk • Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre is a multi-sport venue and leisure facility, located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The centre was opened in 1974 and has facilities for swimming, exercise, an indoor climbing wall, and a main sports hall for sports such as basketball, badminton and indoor football.
4.9 miN
Church
Escomb Church, Bishop Auckland
125 min walk • Escomb Church is the Church of England parish church of Escomb, County Durham, a village about 1+1⁄2 miles west of Bishop Auckland.
4.8 miN
Museum, Art museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Bishop Auckland
122 min walk • Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a municipal facility in the Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
2.7 miNE
Park
Hackworth Park, Shildon
69 min walk • Hackworth Park is a park in Shildon, County Durham, England. It was named after Timothy Hackworth, a railway pioneer from the town.
5.5 miN
History museum, Archaeological site
Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland
140 min walk • Vinovia or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement situated just over 1 mile to the north of the town of Bishop Auckland on the banks of the River Wear in County Durham, England.
5 miNE
Park
Windlestone Hall
129 min walk • Windlestone Hall is an early 19th-century country house situated near Rushyford, County Durham, England. It is a Grade II* Listed building.
4.3 miS
Bridge, History museum, View point
Piercebridge Roman Bridge
111 min walk • Piercebridge Roman Bridge is the ruin of a Roman bridge over the River Tees, northern England. It is near the villages of Cliffe and Piercebridge, County Durham. The most recent excavations were by Channel 4's Time Team in 2009.