Eleanor Cross, Geddington
Geddington, Northamptonshire
The best preserved of the three surviving Eleanor Crosses, standing in a village square since 1294. A stop with your dog rather than a walk.
This is one of the great pieces of medieval public sculpture in England, standing in an ordinary village square. When Eleanor of Castile, Edward I's wife and mother of his fourteen children, died in 1290, the king marked every place her body rested on its journey to Westminster Abbey with a stone cross. Twelve were built, three survive, and Geddington is by far the best preserved: a slender triangular shaft, richly carved, with canopied statues of the queen.
While you take in the carving, your dog is on a monument stop rather than a walk, so plan it that way. Geddington is a pretty village on the River Ise, and the Boughton House estate and Fermyn Woods are both nearby if you want to build a real walk around it.
Free and permanently visible in the village square. This site is unstaffed and carries no published dog rules. It stands at a public road junction, so keep your dog on a lead for traffic. There are no facilities, but the village pub is a few steps away.
At a Glance
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- Medieval & Tudor
- Entry
- Free
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Planning Your Visit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eleanor Cross, Geddington dog friendly?
Yes — the Eleanor Cross stands in a public village square with no published dog restrictions, so your dog is welcome to join you. It's worth knowing this is more of a monument stop than a walk, so you may want to pair it with nearby Boughton House estate or Fermyn Woods to give your dog a proper outing.
Are dogs allowed at Eleanor Cross, Geddington year round?
The cross stands permanently in the village square, is free to visit, and is visible at any time of year. There's no staffing, no opening hours, and no seasonal restrictions, so you can stop by whenever suits you.
What should I know before visiting Eleanor Cross, Geddington with my dog?
The cross sits at a public road junction, so keep your dog on a lead — traffic is the main thing to be mindful of. There are no facilities on site, but the village pub is just a few steps away if you need a rest stop after admiring one of the finest surviving pieces of medieval public sculpture in England.
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