Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh

Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh

England
List entry 1013715
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth or fifteenth century date. The monument stands in a rural location in Devon and represents the type of wayside crosses that were common features of the medieval landscape, serving as markers at road junctions and as focal points for local communities. The cross survives as a listed ancient monument, indicating its historical and archaeological significance as evidence of medieval religious and social practice in Devon.

Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013715. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh?

Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth or fifteenth century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013715.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh?

Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh 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 1013715.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St John's Holy Well (0.5 km), Wayside cross at Durdon Cross (6.2 km), Wayside cross at Eastcombe on the road between Durdon Cross and Eastcombe (6.5 km).

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