Stone cross on Ter Hill

This stone cross crowns Ter Hill on Dartmoor, one of many such markers scattered across the high moor. Crosses like this one were typically raised in the medieval period, though the exact date of this example is uncertain. They served as waymarkers for travellers crossing the open moorland, and some may also have had religious significance or marked parish boundaries.

Today the cross stands as it has for centuries, a simple landmark in the moorland landscape. Its position on high ground would have made it visible from considerable distances, guiding those crossing Dartmoor on foot or horseback. The site remains a quiet monument to the long history of travel and settlement on the moor.

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