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The medieval churchyard cross 6 metres south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church is a stone cross of medieval date, likely erected between the 12th and 16th centuries as part of the liturgical and social landscape of the parish. Such crosses served multiple functions within the churchyard, including marking ceremonial gathering places and demarcating sacred ground. The monument survives as evidence of medieval parish organisation and the importance of the churchyard as a focal point for both religious and communal activity. Its presence at St Andrew's Church reflects the widespread practice of erecting such monuments in Devon parishes during the medieval period.
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 →
The medieval churchyard cross 6 metres south east of the porch of St Andrew's Church is a stone cross of medieval date, likely erected between the 12th and 16th centuries as part of the liturgical and social landscape of the parish. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019234.
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.
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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