Wheston
Wheston is a village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Peak District. Notable features include Wheston Hall and the Wheston Cross. The cross, which survives intact, is more than 11 feet (3.4 m) high, probably dates from the 14th century and marked the way from Tideswell to Buxton along the Forest Road.[1] Images of the Madonna and Child and the Crucifixion are carved into it.[2] The cross is both a scheduled monument[3] and a Grade II* listed building.[4]
Wheston Cross
| Wheston | |
|---|---|
 Wheston Hall Farm | |
  Wheston Location within Derbyshire | |
| OS grid reference | SK1376 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BAKEWELL |
| Postcode district | SK17 |
| Dialling code | 01298 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The village was formerly known as Whestone.
References
- "Wheston". Peak District Online. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- Sharpe, Neville T. (2002). Crosses of the Peak District. Landmark Collectors Library. ISBN 1843060442.
- Historic England. "Standing cross known as Wheston Cross (1009050)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- Historic England. "Village Cross (Grade II*) (1215269)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
External links
Media related to Wheston at Wikimedia Commons
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