Scheduled MonumentsEnglandYennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill

Yennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill

England
List entry 1009184
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Yennadon Cross is a wayside cross located 340 metres south of Peekhill in Devon. The monument belongs to the medieval period and survives as a standing stone cross of the type common throughout south-western England, typically serving as a marker along ancient routes or parish boundaries. The cross's precise dating and original function remain subjects of scholarly enquiry, though such monuments generally reflect the religious and administrative practices of medieval communities. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009184.

Yennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009184. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill?

Yennadon Cross is a wayside cross located 340 metres south of Peekhill in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009184.

Who is responsible for protecting Yennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill?

Yennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill 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 1009184.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yennadon Cross: a wayside cross 340m south of Peekhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cairns with stone rows E of Collard Tor on Wotter Common (7.5 km), Animal pound at The Pound, 620m south of Roborough House (8.2 km), Two round barrows on Ridding Down (8.8 km).

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