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Village cross, Cross Street
Devon
Village crosses are among Dartmoor's most enduring landmarks. They typically marked the centre of settlement, serving as gathering points for trade, administration and community life. This cross on Cross Street is a scheduled monument, meaning it is recognised as a structure of national importance. Such crosses often stood for centuries, their exact age difficult to pinpoint, though many on Dartmoor and across Devon date from medieval times or earlier.
What you find today is the cross itself, a stone structure that has weathered centuries of moorland weather and village life. It stands as a quiet reminder of how communities have organised themselves around such focal points. For anyone walking through the village or interested in how Dartmoor's settlements developed, the cross is worth a moment's attention.
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