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Hillerton Cross

England
List entry 1015461
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hillerton Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a stone cross shaft and base, characteristic of the type of devotional markers that were erected along routes and at settlement boundaries throughout medieval Devon. Such crosses typically served both religious and practical functions, marking routes for travellers and serving as focal points for local communities. The precise dating of Hillerton Cross places it within the medieval period, when the construction and maintenance of wayside crosses was widespread across southwest England.

Hillerton Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015461. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillerton Cross?

Hillerton Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015461.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillerton Cross?

Hillerton 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 1015461.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillerton Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prestonbury Castle (hillfort) (8.6 km), Warren in Whiddon Park (9 km), Cranbrook Castle (9.3 km).

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