Gosforth Cross, Anglo-Saxon stone cross in Gosforth, England
The red sandstone cross stands 4.4 meters tall in St. Mary's Church churchyard, featuring detailed carvings on all four sides.
The cross emerged between 920 and 950 CE during the Viking settlement period in the former Kingdom of Northumbria.
The stone carvings depict scenes from Norse mythology, including Thor's fishing expedition and Vidar confronting Fenrir, alongside Christian representations.
The cross remains in the open churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Gosforth, Cumbria, where visitors can examine the carvings throughout the year.
The monument combines Norse mythological figures with Christian imagery, reflecting the religious transition period in medieval northern England.
Location: Gosforth
GPS coordinates: 54.41945,-3.43105
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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