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 stone cross located in Devon, England. The monument is situated in open moorland in the south-western part of the county, marking what was historically an important route across the landscape. Such wayside crosses typically date from the medieval period and served as waymarkers for travellers and pilgrims traversing moorland terrain where navigation was otherwise difficult. The cross represents an important element of medieval infrastructure and landscape management in Devon's moorland regions.

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 stone 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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