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 wayside cross located in Devon. The monument stands in the grounds of Stentaway House near Billacombe and represents the type of stone cross erected during the medieval period, likely serving as a waymarker or place of religious significance for the local community. The cross survives as a testament to medieval devotional and practical customs, contributing to the archaeological record of Devon's religious landscape.

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 wayside 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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