Here the hiker passes an ancient wayside cross made of granite. This small, sacred monument does not impress with a special or even striking design. Rather, it is the symbol of faith that has aged in simple dignity - and at the same time a sign along the way - that still leaves a deep impression in the middle of this lonely landscape. It can be assumed that the builders at the time did not just want to set up a profane wayside sign, but also asked for God's protection and blessing with this cross.

Translated by Google •

Grace Mulligan

June 21, 2023

Windy Post Granite Cross, or Beckamoor Cross, is a 16th-century medieval cross historically used to mark the course of major pathways across the moors. This cross marked the moorland route from Merrivale Bridge to Moortown and on to Tavistock.

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