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Unless otherwise stated, this image is the copyright of the submitter. Contact them for permission to reproduce it. |  | | Description | This seventh century cross is said to be the oldest Christian monument in the north of England, it stands on the moors by RAF Fylingdales at SE 889 987. It is said to mark the grave of Lilla, chief minister to King Edwin of Deira.
The cross stands on a ruined bowl barrow known as Lilla Howe. |
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(2005-05-31) | Lilla was suppossed to have saved EDWIN from an Assassins dagger with the cost of his own life. The cross is recorded as constructed in 626AD. |
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