Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb

Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb

England
List entry 1002617
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb is a medieval wayside cross located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of the remains of a stone cross, a common feature of the medieval landscape that would have served as a waymarker to guide travellers across the moorland and potentially as a site of religious significance. The cross dates to the medieval period, though the exact date of construction is uncertain. Such crosses are characteristic of Dartmoor's heritage and represent the historical infrastructure that facilitated movement and spiritual practice in the moorland environment during the medieval centuries.

Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb?

Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb is a medieval wayside cross located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002617.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 1120m ENE of Childe's Tomb?

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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