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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Sourton Down Cross

In or near Lydford.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Sourton Down Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Granite Way at Sourton Down - geograph.org.uk - 596258

Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 5.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Sourton Down Cross is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sourton Down Cross is a historic house located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.

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Coordinates
50.7054, -4.0612
County
Devon
District
West Devon
Parish
Sourton
Postcode
EX20 4HS
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock
Nearest railway station
Okehampton5.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sourton Down Cross?
Sourton Down Cross is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 4HS), in the parish of Sourton.
What is Sourton Down Cross?
Sourton Down Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sourton Down Cross?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 4HS.
Is Sourton Down Cross a listed building?
Sourton Down Cross is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Sourton Down Cross a protected site?
Yes — Sourton Down Cross is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Sourton Down Cross?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 4HS.