Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church

Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church

England
List entry 1013737
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church is a medieval stone cross situated in Devon. The monument stands at a historic crossroads location, a positioning typical of such crosses which served both as waymarkers and focal points for parish boundaries and communal gathering. The cross dates from the medieval period, reflecting the widespread tradition of erecting such monuments throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such wayside crosses functioned as important navigational and social landmarks within the medieval landscape, marking routes and serving ritual and administrative purposes within the parish.

Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013737. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church?

Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church is a medieval stone cross situated in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013737.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church?

Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church 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 1013737.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross at crossroads 120m NNW of St Andrew's Church?

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 (9.8 km), Agglomerate enclosure and ten stone hut circles 500m west of Cawsand Beacon (9.8 km), Stone hut circle 610m west of Cawsand Beacon forming an outlying part of an enclosed stone hut circle settlement (9.9 km).

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