Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church

Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church

England
List entry 1013739
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Honeychurch, Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, though precise dating evidence is limited in the scholarly record. The cross stands as a typical example of the religious monuments that once commonly adorned English churchyards, serving both spiritual and practical functions within parish communities. Such crosses often marked central gathering points and were associated with various religious observances and secular activities within the churchyard setting.

Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013739. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church?

Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Honeychurch, Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013739.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church?

Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch 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 1013739.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary stone 110m north west of St Mary's Church (8.7 km), Camp SE of Okehampton (9 km), A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone (9.3 km).

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