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Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church

England
List entry 1013733
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1013733
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
SS 56817 10305
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Dowland in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of the parish church, a typical location for such communal structures. The cross represents the type of stone monument that served both religious and practical functions in medieval communities, often marking sacred ground and serving as a focal point for parish gatherings. Such crosses are characteristic features of Devon's medieval landscape and contribute to understanding the religious and social organisation of medieval parishes.

Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013733. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church?

Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Dowland in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013733.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church?

Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland 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 1013733.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross socket stone at road junction 70m east of St Peter's Church (0.1 km), Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch (3.5 km), Bowl barrow 325m north west of Winkleigh Moor Cross (3.9 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Wayside cross socket stone at road junction 70m east of St Peter's Church
0.1 km
Churchyard cross 3m south of Huish church porch
3.5 km
Bowl barrow 325m north west of Winkleigh Moor Cross
3.9 km
Bowl barrow 215m north west of Winkleigh Moor Cross
3.9 km
Three bowl barrows 545m east of Cupper's Piece
4.3 km
Moated site at Grange Farm
4.8 km
Bowl barrow in Heathermoor Plantation, 50m north east of Petrockstow Station
5.1 km
World War II air traffic control building 400m north west of Seckington Cross, on the former airfield of RAF Winkleigh
5.7 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church

Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church stands on Holsworthy Group, bedrock that formed in the Moscovian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church

ExeterRoman town · ~24.4 miles
Domesday entry for Dowland, Devon →
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