Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross at Bulland Cross

Wayside cross at Bulland Cross

England
List entry 1013738
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross at Bulland Cross is a medieval standing cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of wayside cross that once marked routes and served as focal points for travellers and local communities throughout southwest England. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, retaining evidence of its original form despite the weathering characteristic of monuments exposed to the elements over several centuries. Such crosses functioned both as practical waymarkers and as expressions of religious devotion, their placement along roads and at boundaries reflecting the medieval landscape's integration of spiritual and practical concerns.

Wayside cross at Bulland Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013738. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross at Bulland Cross?

Wayside cross at Bulland Cross is a medieval standing cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013738.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross at Bulland Cross?

Wayside cross at Bulland 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 1013738.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross at Bulland Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn 140m north east of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill (9.7 km), Agglomerate enclosure and ten stone hut circles 500m west of Cawsand Beacon (9.7 km), Stone hut circle 610m west of Cawsand Beacon forming an outlying part of an enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.7 km).

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