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Cross NE of Nun's Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of cross that commonly marked routes and boundaries in the English countryside during the Middle Ages. Like other examples of its class, it would have served both practical and spiritual functions for travellers and the local community. The cross survives as a testament to medieval devotional practice and the infrastructure of movement through rural Devon.
Cross NE of Nun's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002560. View the official record →
Cross NE of Nun's Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002560.
Cross NE of Nun's 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 1002560.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles (10 km), Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down (10.1 km), Cairn to the west of Tristis Rock, Burford Down (10.2 km).
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