Spurrell's Cross
Spurrell's Cross

A waymarker at the junction of two tracks.
The Two Moors Way path is close by.
The cross is 1.74 m tall , missing one arm , it is unique amongst Dartmoor Crosses , in that the head and arms have 2 spurs projecting from them .
A form of ornamentation popular in the 14th century.
Route - as for butterdown stone row

Ref: 7848

Date: 23/12/2019

Location: SX 6592 5997

Spurrell's Cross

A waymarker at the junction of two tracks.
The Two Moors Way path is close by.
The cross is 1.74 m tall , missing one arm , it is unique amongst Dartmoor Crosses , in that the head and arms have 2 spurs projecting from them .
A form of ornamentation popular in the 14th century.
Route - as for butterdown stone row

Ref: 7848

Date: 23/12/2019

Location: SX 6592 5997