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Wayside cross known as Swarth Howe Cross, 500m north east of Moorcock

A Scheduled Monument in Egton, North Yorkshire

Swarth Howe Cross West Face

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The cross acted as a boundary stone and marks the point where the old Whitby road crosses the boundary of the Whitby Stand. Engraved on the shaft are dates of boundaries 1752,1774,1799,1821,1841 and 1853. On the north face is inscribed Egton Road and on the East face the letter A for Aislaby. This photo was taken in October 2011

Uploaded by John D Hunter on 17 July 2012

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