Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village

Blackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village

England
List entry 1008930
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Blackaton Cross is a wayside cross located approximately 1.25 kilometres north of Lee Moor Village in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that commonly marked routes, boundaries, and settlements across the southwestern counties during the Middle Ages. The cross survives as a substantial standing stone monument and forms part of the archaeological and landscape heritage of the area, preserving evidence of medieval communications and religious practice in rural Devon.

Blackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008930. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village?

Blackaton Cross is a wayside cross located approximately 1.25 kilometres north of Lee Moor Village in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008930.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village?

Blackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village 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 1008930.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackaton Cross: a wayside cross 1.25km north of Lee Moor Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (4.8 km), Post-medieval deer park, medieval fishpond, 18th century triumphal arch and a 19th century lead mine, ore works and smelt mill at Boringdon Park (6.3 km), Plympton Priory (7.6 km).

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