Spurrell's Cross by pat40
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Description
Spurrell's Cross, Dartmoor.
Purpose: Waymarker for the above-mentioned tracks, of which the Owley moor gate to Harford track formed part of the Monks’ route from Buckfast Abbey to Plympton Priory.
Size: 5 foot 6 inches (1.68 metres) tall. and 17 inches (0.43 metres) across the shaft and surviving arm.
Information: This badly-mutilated cross was fashioned from a coarse-grained granite block, but is now minus its original shaft and one arm. The cross was restored to its current position by the Dartmoor Preservation Society in the 1930’s, at which time it was given a new shaft.
It is unique amongst Dartmoor crosses in that the head and each of the arms had 2 spurs projecting from them. These spurs measure about one and a half inches long and two and a half inches wide. It must have made an impressive sight to the wayfarer coming across it in the days when it was in its prime.
Comments (19)
rembo11
great capture
alanwilliams
wonderful picture with excellent info
durleybeachbum
Fascinating!
GiMi53
I really like these old stone crosses ! :~)
BIPOLARTWO
great image and information. Did you notice that the shadow resembles a man standing with his hand's behind his back?
qrud
Temporary in live.
blinkings
Lovely Pat.
Isabelle711
This is a most swett site. :)))))) The cross is taller than I. LOL!!! Most wonderful info. my friend. :))))) Most excellent capture. :))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
jocko500
very cool shot
jayfar
Excellent shot and info Pat.
fallen21
Excellent capture.
rainbows
Beautiful old cross, dear Pat. I am so glad it has been restored. HUgs. Di. xx
Feliciti
beautiful captured !!like the sky and the cross shadow too !!
dakotabluemoon
A very cool piece and thanks for the history on it.
thecytron
A very good photograph!
NightGallery
Very nice shot. Great color and light.
bobrgallegos
Super capture and great narrative!!
dochtersions
How interesting, and what a great capture, Pat. I love the shadow of the cross, as the sky is also beautiful here.
danapommet
I love these historic sites - all over the world. Thanks for these great photos.