Rothbury in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Armstrong Cross
This monument was erected in the year 1902, on the site of the ancient market cross by the inhabitants of Rothbury and other friends in admiration and grateful remembrance of the long and useful lives of William George Baron Armstrong of Cragside C.B. (1810–1900) and of Margaret his wife (1807–1893)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 55° 18.565′ N, 1° 54.703′ W. Marker is in Rothbury, England, in Northumberland. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rothbury, England NE65 7UP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rothbury War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pinfold (approx. 14.8 kilometers away); Sir Henry Percy ‘Harry Hotspur’ (approx. 17.4 kilometers away); Sir Henry Percy Hotspur (approx. 17.5 kilometers away); Alnwick Quarters (approx. 17.5 kilometers away).
Also see . . .
1. William Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. National Trust – Cragside . (Submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Cragside on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.