Explore the Map
Gosforth Cross
54.4193° N, -3.4316° E
About
The Gosforth Cross is a large stone monument in St Mary's churchyard at Gosforth in the English county of Cumbria, dating to the first half of the 10th century AD. Formerly part of the kingdom of Northumbria, the area was settled by Scandinavians some time in either the 9th or 10th century. It has gained reputation for its combination of Christian symbols with Nordic symbols, being a tangible piece of evidence of the impact of the Christianization of Scandinavia.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Scandinavian settlement of the area
9th–10th century
Creation of Gosforth Cross
c. 920–950
V&A replicas produced
1882
Identification by Charles Arundel Parker
1886
Aspatria life-sized replica erected
1887
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
More Sites in United Kingdom
Uffington Castle
Iron Age hillfort in Oxfordshire, England
Drumbo round tower
Irish round tower in County Down, early medieval
Ringlemere barrow
Early Bronze Age barrow near Sandwich, Kent
Whitsbury Castle
Iron Age hillfort in Hampshire, United Kingdom
Sussex Greensand Way
Roman road in Sussex, United Kingdom
La Cotte de St Brelade
Paleolithic cave site with Neanderthal artifacts