Elsworth, D. W. (2016). Knockcross, Bowness-on-Solway: Rediscovered but Still Lost. Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society 16 (series 3). Vol 16, pp. 248-252. https://doi.org/10.5284/1084846. Cite this via datacite

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Title:		 Knockcross, Bowness-on-Solway: Rediscovered but Still Lost
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Issue:		 Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society 16 (series 3)
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Volume:		 16
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Page Start/End:		 248 - 252
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Abstract:		 APPROXIMATELY 0.5km due east of Bowness-on-Solway the name is 'Knockcross' marked on maps (NGR 322987 562765) from the nineteenth century onwards, without explanation. In itself the place-name appears to denote a site of some archaeological and historical interest. Antiquarian discoveries infer that there was activity there over a considerable period and the location has been identified as the site of a Roman temporary camp associated with Hadrian's Wall. However, as far as what is published is concerned there is seemingly no record of an actual cross from which the name derived.....
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Author:		 Daniel W Elsworth
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Year of Publication:		 2016
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Site: Knockcross
Place: Bowness-on-Solway
County: Cumbria
Grid Reference: 322987, 562765 (Easting, Northing)
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MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) Medieval Cross (Monus)
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URI: http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=10086&sort=#4&search=all&criteria=knockcross&rational=q&recordsperpage=10#aSt
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Created Date:		 09 Mar 2021