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HER Number:MDV134938
Name:Cross shaft and arms at south entrance to Zeal Monachorum Churchyard

Summary

A probable cross shaft and arms are in use as a step to the south entrance to the churchyard. It is possible that the cross fitted the socket stone which is recorded close by.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 719 039
Map Sheet:SS70SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishZeal Monachorum
DistrictMid Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishZEAL MONACHORUM

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CROSS (Medieval - 1066 AD (Between) to 1539 AD (Between))

Full description

Watson, A., 2024, Zeal Monachorum Churchyard: Cross Shaft (Ground Photograph). SDV365987.

A probable cross shaft and arms are in use as a step to the south entrance to the churchyard. The granite shaft, which is lying horizontal, tapers with chamfered edges. The arms of the cross also form part of the step. The shaft is 47 inches long.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365987Ground Photograph: Watson, A.. 2024. Zeal Monachorum Churchyard: Cross Shaft. Photograph (Paper) + Digital. [Mapped feature: #142630 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV2127Related to: Socket Stone at St Peter's Parish Church in Zeal Monachorum (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jul 12 2024 11:37AM