Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church

Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church

England
List entry 1013616
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1013616
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
SS 99975 04115
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Bradninch in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely from the later Middle Ages, and represents a type of religious monument common in English churchyards from the fourteenth century onwards. The cross would have served both devotional and practical functions within the churchyard setting, serving as a focal point for worship and processions. Its survival to the present day, despite the fragmentary condition typical of many such monuments, testifies to its significance in the religious and social life of the parish.

Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013616. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church?

Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Bradninch in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013616.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church?

Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch 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 1013616.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolbury Hillfort, 230m North of Killerton House (4.5 km), Sections of two deer park pales and watering pond at Killerton Park (4.6 km), Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church (4.9 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church

Churchyard cross 3m south of Bradninch church stands on Permian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.

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