Cross Lacon in Garden to South of Dower House

No. 1461 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 372 for history. History, 25.1 km from Keswick, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A Grade II* listed cross at Lacon, standing in the garden to the south of the Dower House.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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