Basset's Cross

Heritage Site in Devon West Devon

England

Basset's Cross

Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh Dated 1879. Now the Vine Chapel according to the sign, but their website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/ss/ss50/vine/states">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> that they now meet in a modern community centre down by the main road. The old chapel is a church hall that other organisations can hire. They are still Baptists, but are &quot;experimenting with the concept of church with choice&quot;. — Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Basset's Cross is a historic heritage site located in the county of Devon, England. This ancient stone cross stands at a crossroads near the village of Zeal Monachorum, and is believed to date back to the medieval period. The cross is made of granite and features intricate carvings and designs, showcasing the craftsmanship of its creators.

Basset's Cross is a significant landmark in the area, serving as a reminder of the region's rich history and heritage. It is thought to have been used as a wayside cross, possibly marking a route or providing a place for travelers to rest and pray. The cross is well-preserved, despite its age, and is a popular attraction for visitors interested in historical sites and architecture.

Visitors to Basset's Cross can admire the intricate details of the carvings and learn about the significance of the cross in the local community. The site is easily accessible by road and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it a peaceful and scenic spot to explore. Basset's Cross is a valuable piece of Devon's heritage, offering a glimpse into the past and the traditions of the region.

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Basset's Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.812/-4.052 or Grid Reference SS5503. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Baptist Chapel, High Street, Hatherleigh

Dated 1879. Now the Vine Chapel according to the sign, but their website Link

that they now meet in a modern community centre down by the main road. The old chapel is a church hall that other organisations can hire. They are still Baptists, but are "experimenting with the concept of church with choice".

Humphrey Bolton

Hatherleigh Fire Station

Hatherleigh Fire Station, Hill Meadow, Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, Devon.

Kevin Hale

Farmland near Deckport

Taken from the Tarka Trail. Cosdon Hill and Belstone Tor in the distance.

Grant Sherman

Tarka Trail near Hatherleigh Moor

Grant Sherman

Hatherleigh Moor

The Tarka Trail heads across Hatherleigh Moor

Grant Sherman

View from Hatherleigh Moor towards Dartmoor

Taken on the Tarka Trail

Grant Sherman

St John the Baptist's Church, Hatherleigh

Grant Sherman

Hatherleigh: The George

Seen from the town car park entrance. Hoskins [W G Hoskins, Devon, 1992] suggests this inn may have originally been the court house belonging to the abbots of Tavistock: they held the manor from circa 980 to the dissolution. Parts of the inn’s fabric are thought to date from the 15th century. It stands near the church and the site of the old market

Martin Bodman

Hatherleigh: St John the Baptistâs church

View south with Dartmoor just visible in the distance. Red sandstone forms the bulk of the structure, which dates from the 15th century

Martin Bodman

Hatherleigh Moor Marker Stone

This roadside marker stands 1 mile from Hatherleigh Town Centre and commands a magnificent view of the moor below.

Edward Mordey

The Upcott turning

An ideal place to enjoy a picnic meal overlooking the moors just outside Hatherleigh.

Edward Mordey

Farm road to Langabeare Barton

The track pictured as it leaves the A386 and crosses a tributary of the River Lew immediately below its source (a yard or two to the left in the trees).

Derek Harper

Field, hedge and trees beside A386

A chevron sign and bend sign (turned round by someone to face the wrong way) on the A386 are just visible on the extreme right. A triangular field beyond the hedge is largely enclosed by small woods; Grey's Copse on the far side is in SY5402.

Derek Harper

Basset's Cross

The cross is on a wide verge beside the junction of the A386 and the B3216. In the background, the A386 heads south towards Folly Gate.

Derek Harper

Pond on Hatherleigh Moor

Hatherleigh Moor is access land, and this pond is in the extreme southwest corner, close to Hatherleigh Moor Brook (off to the left).

Derek Harper

Field with bullocks near River Lew

Hatherleigh Footpath 6 crosses the field which the bullocks are in, and which borders the river on the right of the picture by the tall trees. Beyond are buildings on the western outskirts of Hatherleigh.

Derek Harper

Fields near Dunsland Farm

Getamap shows the nearer field, a small rectangle beside the B3216, as wooded. The shallow valley occupied by the fields behind carries the Dunsland Brook towards the River Lew. Photo taken at the point where the B road enters the Beckamoor Plantation (to the left).

Derek Harper

Ragged Robin

Lychnis flos-cuculi at Basset's Cross. Always a reassuring sight, as it seems to be increasingly infrequent in South Devon. Plenty grows around Hatherleigh, however.

Derek Harper

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Basset's Cross is located at Grid Ref: SS5503 (Lat: 50.812, Lng: -4.052)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall