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Hudscott Cross is a medieval wayside cross located at Winson Cross in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of roadside marker that would have served both practical and spiritual functions for travellers in the landscape. Like other wayside crosses of this era, it would have provided a focal point for the community and may have marked a significant junction or boundary. The cross survives as a testament to medieval religious practice and the importance of such monuments in organizing movement and devotion across the Devon countryside.
Wayside cross known as Hudscott Cross at Winson Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013725. View the official record →
Hudscott Cross is a medieval wayside cross located at Winson Cross in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013725.
Wayside cross known as Hudscott Cross at Winson Cross 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 1013725.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross 20m south of Chittlehampton church (1 km), Wayside cross known as Eastacott Cross or the Stonen Hammer (2.6 km), Churchyard cross 6m south of Satterleigh church (3.5 km).
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