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Village cross in Northlew is a medieval cross that stands approximately forty metres south-west of the parish church. The monument is situated in the village of Northlew in Devon and forms part of the settlement's medieval infrastructure. Village crosses of this type typically date from the late medieval period and served important communal functions as focal points for market activity, proclamations, and social gathering within parish settlements. The cross at Northlew represents a surviving example of such monuments, which remain comparatively scarce across Devon and contribute to understanding the layout and organisation of medieval village centres.
Village cross in Northlew, 40m south west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013716. View the official record →
Village cross in Northlew is a medieval cross that stands approximately forty metres south-west of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013716.
Village cross in Northlew, 40m south west 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 1013716.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Icework at Sourton Tors (10 km), Two round cairns 540m ENE of Sourton Tors (10.1 km), Stone circle, cairn alignment, cider millstone and boundary ditch 410m south east of Sourton Tors (10.4 km).
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