Marking the way, a photo from Devon, England

Photographer's Note

2.36 metres tall and 0.76 metres across the arms, this granite cross is sometimes referred to as the Cross on Wigford Down, on Dartmoor.
Also known as the Cadover Cross, it is one of a number of crosses erected to mark the route of the track, that the monks of the Priory at Plympton would have used to visit their outlying parishes of Meavy and Sampford Spiney, on their way to Tavistock Abbey.

In 1873, the original section of the cross was found lying flat on the ground by a number of soldiers who were on an exercise.
At the request of the vicar of Shaugh Prior, the soldiers took the time and effort to re-erect the cross at the spot at which it lay.
By 1901, the cross had fallen once again and lay on the ground for some years until it was re-discovered by the Rev.H.Hugh Breton.After some careful work and strengthening it was raised once again.

(For further information about the crosses on Dartmoor, visit www.dartmoor-crosses.org.uk/)

Unsure just which category to put this in? Is it architecture? Artwork? Ruins?

Thank you for looking.

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lousat (140070) 2015-07-06 16:24

Hi Jean,perfect pic and very useful note about this alone old cross in this natural scenery,an excellent capture very sharp and bright,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

batalay (41261) 2015-07-06 21:52

Hello Jean,

Rising from the lush green grass, the cross makes an eye catching edifice. It would be fun to inlay a set of stones as markers to make this structure into a sundial.

Warm regards,

Bulent

pajaran (117201) 2015-07-06 22:57 [Comment]

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jemaflor (148368) 2015-07-06 23:46

Salut Jean,
Bien cadrйe cette imposante croix au milieu de ce paysage, bon effet avec l'ombre et la belle luminositй qui donne un joli ton vert а l'herbe.

emka (158962) 2015-07-07 0:00

Hello jean, Not important which category, let they be all. Nice that the church indites the direction again. beautiful picture with this solitary cross in nice landscape.
Is it your car standing?

Warm regard sMalgo

eldancer1 (36343) 2015-07-07 7:38

The cross look so old and battered, was it carved from a stone or is it made of concrete? It is interesting note about the original purpose of the cross and very appropriate landmark. Nicely captured with good details. Well done, tfs.

Silvio1953 (223103) 2015-07-07 11:09

Ciao Jean, fascinating landscape, lovely composition with great cross, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Graal (103040) 2015-07-09 9:32

Hello Jean,
interesting history and view of old cross. Unusual monument. Well done photo.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

ChrisJ (172442) 2015-07-10 14:47

Hi Jean,

Smart choice of a vertical format with good sharpness and excellent warm cold color contrasts between the blue sky and yellow green fields. The old stone cross makes an ideal focal point and centre of interest. Tfs.

mkamionka (75255) 2015-07-11 8:19

Hi Jean,
lovely composition, simple yet showing quite interesting for me subject. It is also in wonderful natural colors. I have seen some photos of similar crosses in North York Moors but until now I was not able to localize them. May be because I don't walk enough.
Very well done,
M