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Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch

England
List entry 1013734
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1013734
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
SS 53375 11072
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch is a medieval cross monument located in the parish of Huish in Devon. The structure dates from the medieval period and stands as an example of the type of decorated or functional crosses that commonly occupied English churchyards, serving both ceremonial and practical purposes within the sacred precinct. The cross survives as part of the broader ecclesiastical landscape of the locality, contributing to the archaeological and historical record of medieval Devon. Its designation as a listed ancient monument reflects its value as evidence of medieval religious and community practice.

Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013734. View the official record →

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What is Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch?

Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch is a medieval cross monument located in the parish of Huish in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013734.

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

Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish 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 1013734.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Grange Farm (1.4 km), Bowl barrow in Heathermoor Plantation, 50m north east of Petrockstow Station (1.7 km), Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church (3.5 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Moated site at Grange Farm
1.4 km
Bowl barrow in Heathermoor Plantation, 50m north east of Petrockstow Station
1.7 km
Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church
3.5 km
Wayside cross socket stone at road junction 70m east of St Peter's Church
3.6 km
Holy well 480m north west of Beaford Mill
3.8 km
Hillfort known as Castle Hill Settlement, 350m south of Woolleigh Bridge
5.8 km
Bowl barrow on Beaford Moor, 400m north east of Cupper's Piece
5.9 km
Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece
6 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch

Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch stands on Holsworthy Group, bedrock that formed in the Moscovian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

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