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Foldys Cross

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Foldys Cross
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Foldys Cross is a historical cross located in Burnley, traditionally associated with the 14th-century Foldy family, who were prominent local landowners. It is important as a surviving example of a waymarking cross used in the medieval period to guide travelers and mark significant routes.

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