Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool

Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool

England
List entry 1008649
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a standing stone cross, a common form of religious and navigational marker found throughout the English countryside during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served both spiritual and practical purposes, marking routes and providing focal points for worship and community gathering in remote or rural locations. This particular example contributes to the archaeological record of medieval religious monuments in Devon and reflects the broader pattern of cross-erection that characterised the period.

Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool?

Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008649.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool?

Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool 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 1008649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 130m ESE of Crazy Well Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (9 km), Medieval settlement on Ford Waste (9.1 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (9.2 km).

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