Crosstree, South Tawton
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Crosstree, South Tawton
Image: © Mr Red Taken: 6 Aug 2024
This plinth bears an inscription dating the edifice to the 16ᵗʰC. There are other "crosstrees" notably Colerne which celebrates St Aldhelm. Both villages boast a sizeable church and the crosstrees stand outwith the churchyard. Inscription: Cross Tree a tree has stood here since the days of Queen Elizabeth I the wall and seat were rebuilt to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953
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Image Location
Latitude
50.733885
Longitude
-3.910088