Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBennett's Cross: a wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn

Bennett's Cross: a wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn

England
List entry 1009189
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bennett's Cross is a wayside cross located on the south side of the B3212 road, approximately 900 metres north-east of the Warren House Inn on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument is a medieval granite cross, representative of the waymarkers that once guided travellers across the moor. As with many Dartmoor crosses, its exact dating remains difficult to establish with precision, though it is likely to belong to the medieval period. The cross survives as a significant example of Dartmoor's medieval infrastructure and forms part of the broader network of monumental wayside markers scattered across the moorland landscape.

Bennett's Cross: a wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bennett's Cross: a wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn?

Bennett's Cross is a wayside cross located on the south side of the B3212 road, approximately 900 metres north-east of the Warren House Inn on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009189.

Who is responsible for protecting Bennett's Cross: a wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn?

Bennett's Cross: a wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bennett's Cross: a wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circles and field system SW of Combestone Wood (9.4 km), Blowing houses at Week Ford (9.5 km), Hut circle and field system NW of Saddle Bridge (9.6 km).

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