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Wayside cross 225m north east of Scarhill Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument represents the type of roadside religious marker that was common throughout the medieval period, serving travellers and local communities as a focus for devotion and a navigation point along established routes. Its survival into the modern era, despite the weathering and losses typical of such exposed monuments, indicates its enduring presence in the landscape. The cross is recorded as a heritage asset of archaeological and historical significance reflecting the religious and social practices of medieval Devon.
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 wayside cross located in Devon, England. 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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