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| HER Number: | MDV134938 |
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| Name: | Cross shaft and arms at south entrance to Zeal Monachorum Churchyard |
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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 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS70SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Zeal Monachorum |
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| District | Mid Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | ZEAL MONACHORUM |
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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
| SDV365987 | Ground Photograph: Watson, A.. 2024. Zeal Monachorum Churchyard: Cross Shaft. Photograph (Paper) + Digital. [Mapped feature: #142630 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV2127 | Related 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 |
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