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Ouldsbroom Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that was commonly erected at crossroads and boundaries throughout the English countryside during the Middle Ages. Such crosses served practical functions as waymarkers and gathering points whilst also holding religious significance within the local community. The cross survives as a testament to medieval devotional and commercial life in rural Devon.
Ouldsbroom Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003293. View the official record →
Ouldsbroom Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003293.
Ouldsbroom Cross 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 1003293.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eastern White Barrow (8.6 km), Riders Rings (The Rings) (9.2 km), Enclosure WSW of Dockwell Hole (9.3 km).
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