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Castle Hill Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the exact date of its construction remains uncertain. The cross stands as a marker of historical significance in the local landscape, reflecting the common practice of erecting such monuments along important routes and at significant locations during the medieval era. Like many surviving examples of its type, Castle Hill Cross represents an important element of Devon's medieval heritage, though detailed records of its original purpose and any subsequent modifications are limited in the available scholarly documentation.
Castle Hill Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015465. View the official record →
Castle Hill Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015465.
Castle Hill Cross 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 1015465.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Icehouse 260m north west of Castle Hill (0.2 km), Fishpond in Lower Beer Wood, Castle Hill (0.6 km), Park pale and associated remains at Castle Hill (0.8 km).
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