Hope Cross in Glossop, England

This mediaeval stone monument marks an old Roman route across the beautiful moors high in the Peak District. The views from this area across to Bamford Edge, Ladybower Reservoir and Win Hill are stunning. In a time when all you meet are livestock and other walkers, it is hard to imagine this as an important Roman road. 

The monument was built (or possibly restored) in 1737 and this date can clearly be seen carved into the stone, as well as the names of four local towns, showing its use as a way marker.