Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church

Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church

England
List entry 1019234
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church is a stone cross monument of medieval date located in Devon. The cross survives as a Grade II listed structure within the churchyard setting, representing a category of ecclesiastical monument commonly erected in parish churchyards during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served liturgical and social functions within the community, marking significant points within the sacred landscape of the church precinct. The survival of this example contributes to understanding the material religious culture and spatial organisation of medieval Devon parishes.

Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019234. View the official record →

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What is Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church?

Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church is a stone cross monument of medieval date located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019234.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church?

Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church 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 1019234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval churchyard cross, 6m south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Luscombe Cross (1.6 km), Four bowl barrows at Bickleigh Brake 540m south west of Bickleigh, forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery (5.1 km), Cornworthy Priory (5.4 km).

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