Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross 6m south of St Mary's Church

Standing cross 6m south of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1019542
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross 6m south of St Mary's Church is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the religious and social infrastructure that characterised English parishes during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served liturgical, devotional, or processional functions within their local communities. The cross remains an important record of medieval religious practice and the material culture of parish life in Devon.

Standing cross 6m south of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019542. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross 6m south of St Mary's Church?

Standing cross 6m south of St Mary's Church is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019542.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross 6m south of St Mary's Church?

Standing cross 6m south of St Mary'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 1019542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross 6m south of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stoke Canon Bridge (5.5 km), Manorial settlement incorporating a medieval undercroft, 100m north of St John the Baptist's Church (6 km), Churchyard cross 15m south east of St Mary's church (6 km).

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