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Wayside cross on Down Ridge is a medieval wayside cross situated approximately 1.1 kilometres south west of Saddle Bridge in Devon. The monument represents a type of roadside religious structure that was common throughout the medieval period, serving both devotional and practical functions for travellers. The cross would have marked an important route through the landscape and provided a focal point for prayer or rest during journeys. Its survival as a designated ancient monument reflects the archaeological and historical value of such structures in understanding medieval religious practice and the organization of movement through the Devon countryside.
Wayside cross on Down Ridge 1.1km south west of Saddle Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020057. View the official record →
Wayside cross on Down Ridge is a medieval wayside cross situated approximately 1.1 kilometres south west of Saddle Bridge in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020057.
Wayside cross on Down Ridge 1.1km south west of Saddle Bridge 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 1020057.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Sharp Tor (9.6 km), Enclosure on the west side of the Erme valley below Stalldown (9.8 km), Cairn south of Stalldown stone alignment (9.8 km).
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