Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane

Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane

England
List entry 1013736
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon. The monument comprises a stone cross of characteristic medieval form, positioned beside Wellsprings Lane in the parish of Trecott. Such wayside crosses typically served as markers along routes of travel and pilgrimage, or functioned as focal points for local communities during the medieval period. The cross remains a testament to the religious and practical significance of such monuments in the medieval Devon landscape.

Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013736. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane?

Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013736.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane?

Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane 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 1013736.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross at Trecott beside Wellsprings Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cawsand Beacon, a round cairn, a ring cairn, a stone building and five post-medieval shelters on the summit of Cawsand Hill (8.9 km), Agglomerate enclosure and 15 stone hut circles 560m west of Cawsand Beacon (9 km), Cairnfield 760m west of Stoneyhurst (9.1 km).

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