Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church

Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church

England
List entry 1014706
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Clyst St Lawrence in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains uncertain within the scholarly record. The cross survives as a stone structure positioned within the churchyard setting, a location typical of such religious monuments that served both devotional and communal functions in medieval parishes. As a listed ancient monument, it represents an important example of the stone crosses that once characterised the religious landscape of Devon and the broader southwest of England during the medieval era.

Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014706. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church?

Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Clyst St Lawrence in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014706.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church?

Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence 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 1014706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 8m north of Clyst St Lawrence church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 1m south of Clyst Hydon church (1.9 km), Holy well 230m north west of Lower Comberoy Cottages (3.6 km), Manorial settlement incorporating a medieval undercroft, 100m north of St John the Baptist's Church (5.2 km).

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