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Churchyard cross 2m south east of Sandford church porch is a medieval cross, likely dating to the 14th or 15th century. The monument comprises a stone shaft and base typical of parish churchyard crosses of the period, which served both as focal points for outdoor religious gatherings and as markers of sacred space within the churchyard. Such crosses were common features of Devon parishes during the medieval period and often underwent repair or replacement through subsequent centuries. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological record of medieval parochial religious practice in Devon.
Churchyard cross 2m south east of Sandford church porch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013609. View the official record →
Churchyard cross 2m south east of Sandford church porch is a medieval cross, likely dating to the 14th or 15th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013609.
Churchyard cross 2m south east of Sandford church porch 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 1013609.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton (4 km), Raddon Hill: a Neolithic causewayed enclosure and later hillfort (5.7 km), Posbury camp, Castle Down (5.7 km).
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