The Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Penrith

No. 2078 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 734 for history. History, 18.5 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

An Anglian high cross known as the Giant's Thumb, standing in St Andrew's churchyard in Penrith. It is a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric 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 0.56 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Askham HallGrade I listed, 15 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage
The George HotelGrade II* listed, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Blencowe HallGrade I listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Thacka LeaStay, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

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The Dog Beck18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Sun Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
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Lowther Castle Inn17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

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Alhambra19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Penrith & Eden Musuem19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Lake district Landscapes19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Fell Pony and Countryside Museums14 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage