<< Text Pages >> Broadwoodwidger Cross - Ancient Cross in England in Devon
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Early Medieval (Dark Age)Site Name: Broadwoodwidger Cross Alternative Name: Broadwoodwidger Church CrossCountry: England
NOTE: This site is 1.15 km away from the location you searched for.
County: Devon Type: Ancient Cross
Nearest Town: Launceston Nearest Village: Broadwoodwidger
Map Ref: SX4112589159
Latitude: 50.680344N Longitude: 4.250152W
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lucasn visited on 24th Oct 2018 - their rating: Cond: 4 Amb: 4 Access: 5
Ancient cross in front of the porch of St Nicholas' Church at Broadwoodwidger. The cross is a crucifix cross, probably Early Christian, which overlooks the valley towards Dartmoor. It is approximately 5.7 feet high.
For more information see Pastscape Monument NO. 438107 and Historic England List ID 1164985.
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