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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Overview

History & significance

Bennett's Cross is a wayside cross located on the south side of the B3212 road in Devon, approximately 900 metres north-east of the Warren House Inn. The monument is a medieval stone cross, characteristic of the type erected along routes across Dartmoor during the Middle Ages to serve as waymarkers for travellers crossing the moorland. The cross stands as a reminder of the importance of such structures in guiding journeys through this challenging terrain, and its survival demonstrates the enduring presence of medieval infrastructure in the Devon 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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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 in Devon, approximately 900 metres north-east of the Warren House Inn. 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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