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The Ruthwell Cross has been described as the most important sculptural survival of Anglo-Saxon Britain. The magnificant 5.2m tall stone cross was created in the early 700's, when this part of Scotland lay within the Anglian kingdom of Northumbria.
The cross was probably used as a preaching cross - a focus to help priests bring the Christian gospel to their flock.
If you are planning to come and view the Cross access is open to the public 7 days a week within the Ruthwell Kirk sanctuary. There are times however when the Church is used for services of public Worship, Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. See our calendar to check what's on.
If you are looking to arrange a group visit please contact us on 01461 380345 Option 3 or use the contact form.
A key is available in the blue box next to the building in the car park.
The lights are on the right hand side as you enter the Church. Please ensure that the lights are turned off, door locked and key returned to the blue box upon your departure.
Please also remember to leave us a message in our Visitor Book.
Visitor Comments
Amazing to see such a beautifully 'saved' monument
Tim & Mel
Stockton on Tees, UK
A unique cross - wonderful
S + G
Warstein, Germany
Beautiful Church, graveyard, amazing Cross, God Bless X
Wallace & Shareen
Wishaw, UK
Beautiful place and very peaceful
Marilyn
California, USA
Came here in Sept and wanted another look - fabulous
Sue + Keith
Doncaster, UK
An honour and privilege to spend time with this community
Catrin
San Francisco, USA
Find us:
We're located just off the B724 (Galloway Tourist Route) north of Ruthwell Village,
7 miles from Annan and 10 miles from Dumfries.
If you are travelling by public transport there is a bus stop on the B724 just at the end of the lane for the Church. You will have to ask the driver to stop, the Route 79 service runs between Annan and Dumfries.
Ruthwell Church,
Dumfriesshire
DG1 4NP
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