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Churchyard cross 20m south of Romansleigh church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Romansleigh in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such crosses were common features of parish churchyards throughout England, serving both religious and practical functions within the community. The cross survives as a standing stone structure of archaeological and historical interest, forming part of the material evidence for medieval religious practice and churchyard organisation in Devon. Its presence reflects the importance of the church as a focal point for the parish and the role of such crosses in marking sacred space and potentially facilitating outdoor gatherings and ceremonies.
Churchyard cross 20m south of Romansleigh church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013719. View the official record →
Churchyard cross 20m south of Romansleigh church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Romansleigh in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013719.
Churchyard cross 20m south of Romansleigh 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 1013719.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 550m north of Challacombe Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (4.7 km), Bowl barrow 590m north west of Challacombe Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (5.1 km), A bowl barrow and ring ditch 700m WNW of Challacombe Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Horridge Moor (5.2 km).
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