description Bledlow Cross Overview
Bledlow Cross is a chalk hill figure on the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, England. It depicts a cross cut into the hillside and is regarded as a historic landscape feature with origins associated with the medieval period. Like other English hill figures, it depends on the exposed pale chalk for its visible shape and forms part of the cultural landscape around the village of Bledlow.
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Where is Bledlow Cross?
Bledlow Cross is cut into Wain Hill in the Chiltern Hills near Bledlow, Buckinghamshire, England. It is a chalk hill figure rather than a freestanding stone cross.
How old is Bledlow Cross?
Its exact origin is not settled, although it is often discussed as a historic feature with possible medieval associations. Buckinghamshire's heritage record notes that it was first mentioned in 1827.
How does Bledlow Cross stay visible?
The figure is made by removing turf to expose the pale chalk beneath, so vegetation can gradually hide it. Regular clearing or scouring is needed to keep the cross legible on Wain Hill.
Is Bledlow Cross the same as Whiteleaf Cross?
No. Bledlow Cross is the cross on Wain Hill near Bledlow, while Whiteleaf Cross is a separate Chiltern hill figure near Monks Risborough. Both are chalk crosses in Buckinghamshire, which is why they are easy to confuse.
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