Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 100m north west of East Langford

Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford

England
List entry 1013722
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford is a medieval stone cross located in Devon, England. The monument consists of a cross head mounted upon a stone shaft, representing a common form of wayside marker found throughout medieval England. Such crosses served various functions within the medieval landscape, including use as waymarkers, meeting places, and sites of devotional significance. The cross is listed as a heritage monument of archaeological importance, preserving evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and the religious character of the Devon countryside.

Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013722. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford?

Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford is a medieval stone cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013722.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford?

Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford 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 1013722.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 100m north west of East Langford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 250m north of Natson Farm (0.6 km), Ring ditch 150m north of Natson Farm (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 220m south west of Hampson Cottage (1 km).

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