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HER Number:MDV49255
Name:Marldon, Cruel Cross

Summary

Possible site of gallows at junction of three roads.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 869 619
Map Sheet:SX86SE
Civil ParishTorbay
DistrictTorbay
Ecclesiastical ParishMARLDON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX86SE/125

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • GALLOWS (Unknown date)

Full description

Reed, S. J. + Turton, S. D., 1994, Archaeological Assessment of DCC Torbay Ring Road Stage 3 Plateau (Preferred) Route, 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV148873.

Proposed road route includes construction + landscaping at Cruel Cross.


Gallant, L., Unknown, Parishes Checked for References to Gallows (Un-published). SDV23117.

"Cruel Cross" at junction of 3 roads. See also "Kings Ash House" and "Kings Ash Road" at SX868615 + SX871614

Sources / Further Reading

SDV148873Report - Assessment: Reed, S. J. + Turton, S. D.. 1994. Archaeological Assessment of DCC Torbay Ring Road Stage 3 Plateau (Preferred) Route. Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit Report. 94.62. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2.
SDV23117Un-published: Gallant, L.. Unknown. Parishes Checked for References to Gallows. Parishes Checked for References to Gallows.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:May 11 2017 12:00AM