Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross at Halwill on a roadside 40m south east of the church

Wayside cross at Halwill on a roadside 40m south east of the church

England
List entry 1016218
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The wayside cross at Halwill is a medieval Christian monument situated approximately forty metres south-east of the parish church in Devon. The cross represents a common feature of medieval religious landscape, serving functions both devotional and practical, such as marking routes and meeting points within the settlement. Its survival as a listed monument reflects the historical importance of such crosses in establishing patterns of medieval settlement and religious organisation across Devon.

Wayside cross at Halwill on a roadside 40m south east of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross at Halwill on a roadside 40m south east of the church?

The wayside cross at Halwill is a medieval Christian monument situated approximately forty metres south-east of the parish church in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016218.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross at Halwill on a roadside 40m south east of the church?

Wayside cross at Halwill on a roadside 40m south east of the 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 1016218.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross at Halwill on a roadside 40m south east of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foxhole Barrow (2.6 km), Upcott Barrow (2.8 km), Hender Barrow (3.5 km).

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