Widgery Cross was erected on Bray Tor (also known as Brat Tor and Widgery Tor) by William Widgery to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. It is made from 10 courses of granite blocks and is the tallest cross on Dartmoor. The cross is almost 12ft 8 inches (3.86 metres) in height and has a span of 4ft 4 inches (1.32 metres), the words “W. Widgery, Fecit, Jubilee VR” are inscribed on the eastern side of the base stone.

The cross is orientated on a east – west alignment.
There is a free car park not far from the base of the Tor which can be reached by turning up a track which runs alongside the Dartmoor Inn on the A386. It is approximately a 40 minute walk to the top and very well worth the effort to see the wonderful views.

Exe Ventura

October 5, 2021

Built by William Widgery to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. It is made from 10 courses of granite blocks and is the tallest cross on Dartmoor.

JakobusPilger

June 8, 2024

The first impression of this simple but solidly crafted small sacred monument from 1887 is powerful and imposing. The lonely stone cross can be seen from afar thanks to its exposed location. The ancient, venerable cross is a natural part of this environment and one could almost think that it is literally growing out of the rock from which it rises to a proud height.

Translated by Google •

Details

Informations

Elevation 440 m

Weather

Today

Friday 16 January

8°C

3°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Lydford, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Great Links Tor

Meldon Reservoir

Black Tor

High Willhays Summit

Yes Tor Summit

Windy Post Granite Cross

Fordsland Ledge

Stepping Stones and Footbridge over River Lyd

Belstone Common Tor

Meldon Viaduct on the Granite Way

View of Black Tor

Winter Tor

Widgery Cross at Brat Tor

1. Widgery Cross & Great Links Tor loop — Dartmoor National Park

2. Widgery Cross at Brat Tor – Great Nodden loop from West Devon

3. Yes Tor Summit – High Willhays Summit loop from Lydford

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️