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Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower is a medieval stone cross situated in the churchyard of Down St Mary parish church in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such crosses served as focal points within ecclesiastical spaces, often functioning in processions and as markers of sacred ground. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure and represents the type of devotional monument that was characteristic of parish churches throughout medieval England. Its presence within the churchyard reflects the religious and communal significance of Down St Mary during the medieval 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 →
Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower is a medieval stone cross situated 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.
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.
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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