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The churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, likely erected between the 14th and 16th centuries. The monument stands within the churchyard of this rural Devon parish and represents a common form of ecclesiastical furnishing found at parish churches across medieval England. Such crosses typically served ceremonial and processional functions within the churchyard, marking significant points in the liturgical landscape. The surviving structure preserves evidence of medieval stone working practices characteristic of the Southwest region.
Churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013733. View the official record →
The churchyard cross 6m south of Dowland church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, likely erected between the 14th and 16th centuries. 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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