Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe

Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe

England
List entry 1003834
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe is a medieval stone cross located in Devon. The monument survives as a substantial upright stone structure of the type commonly erected during the medieval period, likely serving a commemorative, territorial, or wayside function. Such crosses frequently marked boundaries, assembly points, or sites of local significance within their communities. The cross remains an important record of medieval material culture and settlement patterns in the Billacombe area.

Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe?

Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe is a medieval stone cross located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003834.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe?

Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe 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 1003834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross in grounds of Stentaway House, Billacombe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Burrow Hill (1 km), Fort Stamford (2.6 km), Mount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlement (3.1 km).

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