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Market cross 4m west of North Tawton church tower is a late medieval monument standing in the parish of North Tawton, Devon. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure typical of market crosses erected in market towns during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, serving as a focal point for commercial activity and civic gatherings. Its position adjacent to the parish church reflects the close association between ecclesiastical and secular authority in medieval English towns. The monument remains a physical testament to North Tawton's historical importance as a trading centre during the later Middle Ages.
Market cross 4m west of North Tawton church tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013741. View the official record →
Market cross 4m west of North Tawton church tower is a late medieval monument standing in the parish of North Tawton, Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013741.
Market cross 4m west of North Tawton church tower 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 1013741.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A warren, two stone hut circle settlements, cairnfields and cairns at Ivy Tor, ESE of Belstone (8.9 km), Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt (9.6 km), Camp SE of Okehampton (9.6 km).
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