Widgery Cross

Widgery Cross (or Jubilee Cross) stands on the western side of Datmoor on top of Brat Tor. The cross was erected by William Widgery to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. Widgery’s Cross is the only cross constructed of blocks of granite as opposed to one granite piece, the cross is also the tallest of the all the Dartmoor granite crosses standing around 3 and a half metres tall.

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From Arms Tor looking to Brat Tor with Widgery Cross clearly visible

From Arms Tor looking to Brat Tor with Widgery Cross clearly visible

Widgery Cross

Widgery Cross

Zoom on Widgery Cross on Brat Tor from Sharp Tor

Zoom on Widgery Cross on Brat Tor from Sharp Tor