A granite Celtic cross on the top of Gibbet Hill.

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Local consensus seems to suggest that the cross was erected to reassure travelers that contrary to popular belief Hindhead Common was not beset by spirits and ghosts and that they were safe to rest there.

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Size: 4100px × 4591px
Location: Gibbet Hill Hindhead common Surrey England UK
Photo credit: © Tony Watson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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