Devon Marker Stones

           
                                       
District: West Devon                      

 
                                   
Parish: Northlew

       
                                       
                                       
                                       
 Page Contents:  
  4 Crosses
   
   
   
   
   
                           
                           
                           
          Stone Type: Village Cross
          Grid Reference: SX/5046/9915
          Location: In the centre of Northlew Village, outside the main gate to the churchyard.
          Notes: The upper of the three pedestals has ornate carvings on each face.
             
                           
                           
 Stone Type: Churchyard Cross
 Grid Reference: SX/5050/9916
 Location: Against the churchyard hedge, directly opposite the church porch.
 Inscription: Lest We Forget
 Notes: The cross serves as a memorial for World Wars I & II.
     
Stone Type: Wayside Cross
Grid Reference: SX/5091/9923
Location: In the hedge, on the eastern side of Eastacott Crossroads.
Notes: The shaft has been strengthened by the addition of a metal rod.
  Stone Type: Durdon (Wayside) Cross
 Grid Reference: SX/5221/9885
 Location: Set on a raised triangle of grass at Durdon Cross, about 1 mile to the east of Northlew village.
 Notes: This ornate Maltese cross has been fitted with a replacement shaft.