Memorials & monuments · South West England
Moons Cross
In or near Gidleigh.
Moons Cross — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Moons Cross is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Moons Cross is a historical waymarker located beside the road between South Zeal and South Tawton. It consists of a short length of shaft fixed in its original socket stone, with its historical significance dating back to at least 1874.
Place summary
Moons Cross is a memorial located in South-West England. It serves as a commemorative site, though specific historical details are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7311, -3.9106
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- South Tawton
- Postcode
- EX20 2LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 6 km
- Official site
- www.dartmoor-crosses.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2428473075 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moons Cross?
- Moons Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2LQ), in the parish of South Tawton.
- What is Moons Cross?
- Moons Cross — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moons Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2LQ.
- Is Moons Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Moons Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moons Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2LQ.