Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh church

Churchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh church

England
List entry 1013718
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Satterleigh in Devon. The monument is a wayside or churchyard cross of the type commonly erected during the medieval period, serving functions both devotional and practical within the parish landscape. The cross survives as a standing stone structure within the churchyard setting, contributing to the archaeological and historical record of medieval religious monuments in Devon. Such crosses typically date from the later medieval period and represent the established Christian infrastructure of their respective parishes.

Churchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013718. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh church?

Churchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh church is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at Satterleigh in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013718.

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

Churchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh 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 1013718.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort 400m north west of Woodhouse (4.4 km), St Rumon's Well, 16m north of church (6.2 km), Churchyard cross 20m south of Romansleigh church (6.2 km).

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