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Pixies' Cross is a wayside cross and associated earthwork enclosure located on Whitchurch Down in Devon, England. The monument comprises a stone cross with an accompanying circular or sub-circular earthwork feature, characteristic of medieval wayside markers that served religious, administrative, or commemorative functions within the landscape. The cross and its enclosure are recorded as medieval in date, reflecting the period when such monuments were commonly erected throughout Devon and the wider southwest. The site remains of archaeological interest as evidence of medieval land use and spiritual devotion in the upland regions of the county.
Pixies' Cross: a wayside cross and associated earthwork enclosure on Whitchurch Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008926. View the official record →
Pixies' Cross is a wayside cross and associated earthwork enclosure located on Whitchurch Down in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008926.
Pixies' Cross: a wayside cross and associated earthwork enclosure on Whitchurch Down 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 1008926.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hilltop enclosure known as Maristow Camp, 240m east of Middle Park House (9.4 km), Settlement on Wigford Down (9.5 km), Hut circles W of Wigford Down China Clay Works (9.8 km).
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