Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne church

Churchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne church

England
List entry 1016528
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne church is a medieval monument of unknown date, located within the churchyard at Upton Pyne in Devon. The cross survives as a stone shaft, though details of its original form and any decorative carving have not been comprehensively documented in the accessible scholarly record. Such churchyard crosses typically functioned as focal points for gatherings, processions, and community rituals during the medieval period, though the specific context and construction date of this particular example remain uncertain. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1016528 as a recognised historical structure of archaeological interest.

Churchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016528. View the official record →

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What is Churchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne church?

Churchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne church is a medieval monument of unknown date, located within the churchyard at Upton Pyne in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016528.

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

Churchyard cross 3m south of Upton Pyne 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 1016528.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The medieval Exe Bridge, St Edmund's Church, and medieval tenement remains, lying between the River Exe and Frog Street (5.6 km), Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street (5.8 km), Little John's Cross (6.4 km).

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