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Wayside cross on Down Ridge 730m south west of Saddle Bridge is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument is recorded as a standing cross or cross base dating to the medieval period, likely erected to serve as a roadside marker or waypoint for travellers traversing the moorland terrain. Wayside crosses of this type were common features of the medieval landscape across southwest England, functioning both as practical navigation aids and as expressions of Christian faith along established routes. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and communication networks across Devonshire.
Wayside cross on Down Ridge 730m south west of Saddle Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019220. View the official record →
Wayside cross on Down Ridge 730m south west of Saddle Bridge is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019220.
Wayside cross on Down Ridge 730m 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 1019220.
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), Two hut circles on the south-east slope of Stalldown (9.9 km).
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