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HER Number:MDV121335
Name:Possible cross shaft in churchyard, North Tawton

Summary

A possible granite cross shaft stands in the churchyard, east of the church, in an area devoid of any gravestones. It is in an inverted position. A shaft of octagonal section, the sides chamfered, ending in cushion stops at its top.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 664 017
Map Sheet:SS60SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishNorth Tawton
DistrictWest Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH TAWTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CROSS? (Constructed, Early Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Watson, A., 2007-2017?, Devon Crosses, 326, (Vol 3), sketch (Un-published). SDV360833.

North Tawton Churchyard SX664017
A possible granite cross shaft stands in the churchyard, east of the church, in an area devoid of any gravestones. It is in an inverted position. A shaft of octagonal section, the sides chamfered, ending in cushion stops at its top.
Shaft height 0.55 metres, width 0.25 by 0.25 metres.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360833Un-published: Watson, A.. 2007-2017?. Devon Crosses. Mixed Archive Material + Digital. 326, (Vol 3), sketch. [Mapped feature: #110615 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV1058Related to: Cross west of St Peter's Church, North Tawton (Monument)
MDV1060Related to: St Peter's Parish Church, North Tawton (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 14 2018 1:21PM