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Copplestone Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Copplestone in Devon. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely erected sometime between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, and represents the type of stone cross that marked routes, boundaries, and places of religious significance in Devon's landscape. The cross stands as a testament to the importance of wayside markers in medieval Devon, serving functions both practical and spiritual for travellers and local communities. Such crosses were common features of the medieval Devon countryside, though many have been lost or damaged over the centuries.
Copplestone Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013728. View the official record →
Copplestone Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Copplestone in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013728.
Copplestone Cross 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 1013728.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford (5 km), Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross (5.6 km), Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (5.6 km).
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