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Windy Cross is a wayside cross located in Devon, England, dating from the medieval period. The monument stands as an example of the cross traditions established during the later Middle Ages, when such structures served practical and devotional purposes along travel routes and parish boundaries. The cross survives as a testament to medieval religious practice and the organisation of the Devon landscape during this era. Its designation as a heritage monument reflects its significance as a material remnant of medieval roadside culture in the Southwest of England.
Windy Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017145. View the official record →
Windy Cross is a wayside cross located in Devon, England, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017145.
Windy 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 1017145.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cotley Castle (1.1 km), Roman signal station 450m north of Marshall Farm (2.3 km), Ide Bridge (4.5 km).
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