← Back to Crosses · Back to the directory · Dartmoor Map
Siward's Cross, also known as Nun's Cross, is a scheduled monument and one of Dartmoor's surviving medieval crosses. The cross likely dates to the medieval period, when such stones served as waymarkers, boundary markers, or focal points for religious devotion across the moor. The name suggests a connection to an individual called Siward or to a nunnery that may have existed nearby, though little certain history survives.
Today the cross stands on open moorland, weathered by centuries of exposure to Dartmoor's elements. It forms part of the network of ancient crosses that once guided travellers, pilgrims and local people across the high ground. Visiting the site offers a tangible link to medieval Dartmoor and the lives of those who moved across this landscape long ago.
Explore further
Recommended online resources for heritage sites on Dartmoor:
Thoughts
Be the first to share a thought about Siward's or Nun's Cross.
Share a thoughtRun a Dartmoor business, group or service like this one? Add yours to the directory, it is free.
Suggest a listing