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Eastacott Cross, also known as the Stonen Hammer, is a wayside cross located in Devon. The monument is a stone cross of medieval date, typical of the religious and territorial markers that punctuated the Devon landscape during the Middle Ages. Such crosses served multiple functions within their communities, including marking routes, defining parish boundaries, and serving as meeting places. The specific architectural details and present condition of this example reflect the broader tradition of wayside crosses that characterised rural Devon throughout the medieval period.
Wayside cross known as Eastacott Cross or the Stonen Hammer is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013727. View the official record →
Eastacott Cross, also known as the Stonen Hammer, is a wayside cross located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013727.
Wayside cross known as Eastacott Cross or the Stonen Hammer 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 1013727.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brightley Barton camp (1.2 km), Brightley Barton moated site (1.3 km), Churchyard cross 20m south of Chittlehampton church (2.4 km).
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