Giant’s Grave
Standing Stone Penrith Cumbria

Giant’s Grave

Standing Stone In Penrith, Cumbria

Group of 10th-century Anglo-Saxon stones in Penrith’s St Andrew’s Churchyard, known as the Giant’s Grave, marking an ancient memorial site rather than a burial.

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54.664093, -2.751002

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Plenty of nearby parking in the town centre.

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Giant’s Grave was listed in Standing Stone // Cumbria // Penrith