Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWeek Barn Cross

Week Barn Cross

England
List entry 1013717
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Week Barn Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that would have served as a marker or meeting point in the medieval landscape. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, testimony to the craftsmanship of its era and its importance to the local community. Such crosses frequently marked routes, parish boundaries, or significant gathering places in Devon's medieval settlement pattern.

Week Barn Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013717. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Week Barn Cross?

Week Barn Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013717.

Who is responsible for protecting Week Barn Cross?

Week Barn 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 1013717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Week Barn Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two hut circles E of Foxes Holt (9.2 km), Cairnfield 790m north west of Stoneyhurst (9.7 km), A platform cairn 240m NNE of Cawsand Beacon forming part of a cairn cemetery on the summit of Cawsand Hill (9.9 km).

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