Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church

Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church

England
List entry 1013617
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Clyst Hydon in Devon. The monument survives as a socketed base and shaft, representing a type of churchyard cross common to Devon parishes during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served ceremonial, processional, and boundary-marking functions within the religious and social life of the parish. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological record of Devon's medieval religious landscape and settlement patterns.

Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church?

Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Clyst Hydon in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013617.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church?

Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church 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 1013617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church (1.9 km), Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church (4.3 km), Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages (4.4 km).

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