Siward’s or Nun’s Cross

Siward’s or Nun’s Cross is a wayside cross in , , . Siward’s or Nun’s Cross is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Crazywell Pool and Fox Tor.

Lake
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or Crazy Well Pool is a large pond situated about 3 km south of Princetown just off the path between Burrator and Whiteworks on the western side of , , England at grid reference SX582705.

Peak
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is a relatively minor tor on in the county of , England. On the flank of the tor, about 500 m to the north stands - according to local legend, the last resting place of Childe the Hunter, an unfortunate traveller who died there during a blizzard.

Peak
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is a tor on , England, at GR 581694, height 366 metres, overlooking Burrator Reservoir. is situated 1½ miles west of Siward’s or Nun’s Cross.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Princetown and Lower Cherrybrook Bridge.

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is a village in , in the county of . The village sits within the . At around 435 m above sea level, is the highest settlement on the moor.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 3½ miles northeast of Siward’s or Nun’s Cross.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet on , in , England. It lies on the West Dart River a mile upstream from . Historically in the parish of , since 1987 it has been in the civil parish of . is situated 3½ miles northeast of Siward’s or Nun’s Cross.

Siward’s or Nun’s Cross

Latitude
50.51253° or 50° 30′ 45″ north
Longitude
-3.9693° or 3° 58′ 10″ west
Open location code
9C2RG27J+27
Open­Street­Map ID
node 560106207
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­wayside_cross
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Goldsmith’s cross and Whiteworks.

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