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| HER Number: | MDV131529 |
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| Name: | Cross in graveyard, Georgeham |
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Summary
There is a record of a palm cross in the churchyard but it is no longer extant.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 464 398 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS43NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Georgeham |
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| District | North Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | GEORGEHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: ND
Monument Type(s) and Dates
Full description
Chanter, J. F., 1910, Christianity in Devon before AD 909, 51 (Article in Serial). SDV870.
'There used to be a palm cross in the churchyard'.
Barber, J., 1967, 29th report on Archaeology and early history, 321-322 (Article in Serial). SDV280587.
There is a record of palm cross being found in existence at some time in the churchyard, but no sign of it was found.
Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J., 2007, The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report, 2631 (Report - Assessment). SDV339712.
Chanter quoted regarding former palm cross in Georgeham churchyard.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV280587 | Article in Serial: Barber, J.. 1967. 29th report on Archaeology and early history. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 99. A5 Paperback. 321-322. |
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| SDV339712 | Report - Assessment: Collings, A. G. + Manning, P. T. + Valentin, J.. 2007. The North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Phase 1. Archaeological Survey. Summary Report. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.22 (rev.1). A4 Stapled + Digital. 2631. [Mapped feature: #133076 ] |
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| SDV870 | Article in Serial: Chanter, J. F.. 1910. Christianity in Devon before AD 909. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 42. Digital. 51. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 22 2025 10:15AM |
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