Shropshire Star

Good Friday service held beneath giant crosses on south Shropshire landmark

A Good Friday service has been held beneath three gigantic Christian crosses at the top of a Shropshire landmark, to remind people of the Easter story.

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St Margaret’s Church in Ratlinghope, near Bishop's Castle, erected the three 15ft and 10ft crosses with help from local farmers as a beacon on top of Ratchup Hill on the Long Mynd ahead of the Easter weekend.

Good Friday Service in Ratlinghope on the hill beneath giant crosses.
Good Friday Service in Ratlinghope on the hill beneath giant crosses.

It's the fourth year that the church team has placed the crosses on the hill.

Good Friday Service in Ratlinghope on the hill beneath giant crosses.
Good Friday Service in Ratlinghope on the hill beneath giant crosses.

The crucifixes are visible for many miles around and will be the focus of Easter services at the church.

Good Friday Service in Ratlinghope on the hill beneath giant crosses.
Good Friday Service in Ratlinghope on the hill beneath giant crosses.