Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Cross
In or near Rackenford.
Church of the Holy Cross — church in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 7.8 km
- Free entry
About
Church of the Holy Cross is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8979°, -3.6021°.
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Place summary
The Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade I listed building located in South-West England. Established in 1350, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture, reflecting the design and construction techniques of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8979, -3.6021
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Cruwys Morchard
- Postcode
- EX16 8LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526471 (CC0)
- commons: CruwysMorchardChurch(MartinBodman)Oct2005.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of the Holy Cross?
- Church of the Holy Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 8LD), in the parish of Cruwys Morchard.
- What is Church of the Holy Cross?
- Church of the Holy Cross — church in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX16 8LD.
- When was Church of the Holy Cross built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is Church of the Holy Cross a listed building?
- Church of the Holy Cross is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of the Holy Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Church of the Holy Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 8LD.