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Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument is recorded as a standing cross, a common feature of the medieval landscape serving functions both religious and practical for travellers along established routes. Its precise dating within the medieval period and original form remain subjects of archaeological study, though such crosses typically date from the twelfth century onwards. The site's proximity to Childe's Tomb, another notable local landmark, suggests it formed part of a network of waymarkers and religious monuments in this part of Devon.
Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002617. View the official record →
Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002617.
Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb 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 1002617.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Piles Hill (9.9 km), Two cairns south-east of the stone alignment south-west of Glasscombe Corner (10.1 km), Stone alignment and terminal cairns south-west of Glasscombe Corner (10.1 km).
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