Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLower Elsford cross: a wayside cross opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm

Lower Elsford cross: a wayside cross opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm

England
List entry 1009183
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lower Elsford cross is a wayside cross situated opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm in Devon. The monument survives as a stone cross, representing a common feature of the medieval Devon landscape where such structures served both as waymarkers and focal points for the surrounding community. The cross is registered as an ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England designation 1009183. Such wayside crosses typically date from the medieval period, though exact dating of individual examples often remains uncertain without documentary evidence or detailed archaeological investigation.

Lower Elsford cross: a wayside cross opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009183. View the official record →

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What is Lower Elsford cross: a wayside cross opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm?

Lower Elsford cross is a wayside cross situated opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009183.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Elsford cross: a wayside cross opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm?

Lower Elsford cross: a wayside cross opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm 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 1009183.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Elsford cross: a wayside cross opposite the entrance to Lower Elsford Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 240m north of Crownley Parks (7.4 km), Hut circles E of the Saddle Tor (7.5 km), Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor (8.3 km).

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