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Siward's Cross is a wayside cross located in Devon, England, of medieval date. The monument consists of a stone cross shaft and head, characteristic of the type of devotional and directional markers that were commonly erected along routes and at boundaries throughout medieval England. Such crosses served both practical functions in guiding travellers and spiritual purposes as focal points for prayer and veneration. The specific dedication to Siward suggests a possible connection to a local saint or benefactor, though the precise historical circumstances of its establishment remain uncertain.
Siward's or Nun's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009096. View the official record →
Siward's Cross is a wayside cross located in Devon, England, of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009096.
Siward's or Nun's 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 1009096.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (9.8 km), Stone alignment and retaining kerb on Burford Down (10.2 km), Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles, south of Lower Piles (10.2 km).
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