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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 →
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.
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.
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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