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Market cross 4m west of North Tawton church tower is a medieval market cross standing in the parish of North Tawton in Devon. The structure dates from the medieval period and serves as evidence of the settlement's historical importance as a market centre. The cross is a substantial stone monument typical of those erected in market towns to facilitate trade and serve as a focal point for commercial activity. Such crosses commonly functioned as gathering points for merchants and townspeople and remain important landmarks documenting the economic life of medieval Devon settlements.
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 medieval market cross standing in the parish of North Tawton in 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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