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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross at Halwill is a medieval stone cross located on a roadside approximately forty metres south-east of Halwill Church in Devon. The monument represents a characteristic example of the wayside crosses that served devotional, directional, and communal functions throughout medieval England. Dating to the medieval period, such crosses typically marked important routes, boundaries, or places of gathering and were often associated with pilgrimage routes or local parish boundaries. The cross survives as a testament to the religious and social infrastructure of medieval 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?

Wayside cross at Halwill is a medieval stone cross located on a roadside approximately forty metres south-east of Halwill 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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