Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool

Wayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool

England
List entry 1008720
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone crosses that were commonly erected at roadsides and crossroads throughout medieval England, serving as waymarkers, meeting points, and objects of religious significance. The cross survives as a standing stone monument in the Devon landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of medieval devotional and practical infrastructure in the region. Such wayside crosses are important indicators of medieval travel routes, settlement patterns, and the Christianisation of the English countryside.

Wayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008720. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool?

Wayside cross 910m 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 1008720.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool?

Wayside cross 910m 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 1008720.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 910m ESE of Crazy Well Pool?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Ridding Down (9 km), Cholwich Town Cross: a wayside cross between Quick Bridge and Tolchmoor Gate (9.1 km), Hut circle 1000yds (915m) E of Coleland Bridge (9.9 km).

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