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Cheriton Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument stands as a testament to the tradition of roadside crosses that served both practical and spiritual purposes in medieval parishes, functioning as markers along travel routes and focal points for religious devotion. The cross displays characteristics typical of Devon's medieval stone crosses, with a substantial stone shaft rising from a stepped base. Like many such crosses in the region, Cheriton Cross reflects the religious and commercial importance of established routes through the Devon countryside during the medieval period.
Cheriton Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015462. View the official record →
Cheriton Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015462.
Cheriton 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 1015462.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross, Cross Street (7.2 km), Enclosure SW of Hingston Rocks (7.4 km), Enclosure 200yds (180m) WSW of Meacombe (8 km).
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