Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHospit Cross: a wayside cross at Bovey Cross, 900m NNE of North Bovey village

Hospit Cross: a wayside cross at Bovey Cross, 900m NNE of North Bovey village

England
List entry 1009193
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Overview

History & significance

Hospit Cross is a wayside cross situated on the moor near Bovey Cross, approximately 900 metres north-north-east of North Bovey village in Devon. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that once marked routes across Dartmoor and served various functions within the local landscape, including as a marker for travellers and pilgrims. The cross stands as a testament to the importance of wayside monuments in medieval Devon's topography and communication networks.

Hospit Cross: a wayside cross at Bovey Cross, 900m NNE of North Bovey village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009193. View the official record →

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What is Hospit Cross: a wayside cross at Bovey Cross, 900m NNE of North Bovey village?

Hospit Cross is a wayside cross situated on the moor near Bovey Cross, approximately 900 metres north-north-east of North Bovey village in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009193.

Who is responsible for protecting Hospit Cross: a wayside cross at Bovey Cross, 900m NNE of North Bovey village?

Hospit Cross: a wayside cross at Bovey Cross, 900m NNE of North Bovey village 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 1009193.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hospit Cross: a wayside cross at Bovey Cross, 900m NNE of North Bovey village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement W of Holwell Tor (7.2 km), Hut circles E of Southway (8.2 km), Hut circles E of the Saddle Tor (8.5 km).

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