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Wayside cross 225m north east of Scarhill Cross is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in Devon. The monument represents a type of wayside marker common throughout southwest England during the medieval period, serving functions ranging from boundary demarcation to waymarking for travellers. The cross survives as a standing stone structure in its landscape setting near Scarhill Cross. Its designation as an ancient monument reflects its historical significance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and movement across the Devon countryside.
Wayside cross 225m north east of Scarhill Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020271. View the official record →
Wayside cross 225m north east of Scarhill Cross is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020271.
Wayside cross 225m north east of Scarhill Cross 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 1020271.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle NE of Thornworthy Lodge (9 km), Hut circles W of Higher Shapley (9.4 km), The North Teign coaxial field system (western part) and associated later remains at Shovel Down, Stonetor Hill and Long Ridge (9.5 km).
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