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Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower

England
List entry 1013721
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1013721
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.01 hectares
Grid reference
SS 74276 04460
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower is a medieval cross standing in the churchyard of Down St Mary parish church in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such crosses were common fixtures in parish churchyards throughout England, serving as focal points for religious observance and community gathering. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure that reflects the craftsmanship typical of its era. Its preservation within the active churchyard demonstrates the continuity of religious use at this site across several centuries.

Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013721. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower?

Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower is a medieval cross standing in the churchyard of Down St Mary parish church in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013721.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower?

Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower 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 1013721.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford (3.8 km), Bowl barrow 80m south west of Hampson Cottage (4.1 km), Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage (4.2 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford
3.8 km
Bowl barrow 80m south west of Hampson Cottage
4.1 km
Two bowl barrows 180m south west of Hampson Cottage
4.2 km
Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage
4.2 km
Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm
4.3 km
Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm
4.4 km
A henge, two barrows, two ring ditches, two enclosures and part of a linear feature 420m north west of Lower Hampson
4.6 km
Bowl barrow 500m north east of Broadnymett
4.9 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower

Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower stands on Holsworthy Group, bedrock that formed in the Moscovian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower

ExeterRoman town · ~13.2 miles
Domesday entry for Down, Devon →
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