Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church

Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church

England
List entry 1019704
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in the parish churchyard at Dolton in Devon. The monument represents the type of devotional or wayside cross commonly erected during the medieval period, though precise dating remains difficult without documentary evidence or stylistic analysis. The cross stands as a surviving example of the religious material culture that characterised rural Devon parishes in the medieval centuries, and its positioning within the churchyard suggests an association with the ecclesiastical community and parochial worship.

Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019704. View the official record →

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What is Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church?

Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in the parish churchyard at Dolton in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019704.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church?

Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the 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 1019704.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross in St Michael and All Angels' churchyard 32m north east of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 600m W of Starved Oak Cross (6.1 km), Bowl barrow 500m W of Starved Oak Cross (6.2 km), Bowl barrow 220m WSW of Starved Oak Cross (6.2 km).

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