Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate

Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate

England
List entry 1008931
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cholwich Town Cross is a wayside cross located in Devon between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of roadside cross that served practical and spiritual functions in the landscape of south-western England. Such crosses typically marked important routeways and served as focal points for local communities. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1008931.

Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate?

Cholwich Town Cross is a wayside cross located in Devon between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008931.

Who is responsible for protecting Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate?

Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate 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 1008931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (1.9 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (2.2 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (4.1 km).

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