Cross Fragment, SX 678891

This cross fragment is what remains of a medieval monumental cross that once stood on Dartmoor's open ground. The surviving stone shows the wear of centuries of exposure to moorland weather, yet still speaks to the crossing points, boundaries, and spiritual geography that shaped the moor in the medieval period.

Like many of Dartmoor's crosses, its original purpose and dedication are now lost to time. What visitors find today is a remnant, humble but evocative, set in the vast and timeless landscape that has surrounded it since it was raised. It is a quiet marker of human presence on the moor across the centuries.

Historic England listed designation: Cross Fragment at SX 678891