Today —— Tuesday 1st. February 2022, I received an exceptionally well-packaged item in the post! Standing nearly one foot tall——it’s a hefty piece of hand-crafted Devon sculpture in the recognisable form of a very familiar Dartmoor granite cross. I know because I’ve touched a few over the years. . .
Bennett’s Cross is probably one of Dartmoor’s most accessible wayside crosses——because it stands in plain sight at the edge of the B3212. So I love that this very well-made replica of an old friend is now in plain sight on my mantelpiece. Thank you to local artist, Heather Devona —— for making my day! 
Wednesday, 2nd. February 2022. Just like how the real monk’s crosses on Dartmoor guide walkers across the Moor – I have been guided on a journey of discovery to a most beautiful place; a piece of music composed by musician, Heather Devona——maker of The Cross. The instrumental piece is called, “Dartmoor: Realm of The Tors” —— that has the power to send me straight to the tops of Dartmoor’s Tors but with no effort at all on my part.
Be entranced too by some pure Dartmoor magick. . .
https://heatherdevona.bandcamp.com/track/dartmoor-realm-of-the-tors
You must be thrilled Raven- wot a good decision! One of my favs, in an odd place; Copplestone, was ‘moved’ by planners from original alignment and direction, but graceful form, riddled with Celtic symbolism. anyway yors is lovely, natal, of the primal.
Thrilled to bits James, thank you! And yes, I know the Copplestone Saxon cross – passed it many a time but I don’t think I have ever stopped in Copplestone on my way through to Exeter! I love the old Monk’s crosses across the Moor best; one purposefully walks, stops, touches and moves on. Ter Hill East is a favourite – so too Windy Post and Bennett’s.
A truly special and moving piece!
Yes!
I love its presence in my home; it embodies the magick of Dartmoor. X
l love the synchronicity of your posting, what a super a bit of service, quite remarkable – This Cross and that pesky chap next door (or piscky) and I like it, I like it, you know it’s so…
…your “Raven of the West” knows. Thank you John X
Oh wow, I just came across this. I am so pleased you like the model of Bennett’s Cross I made 🙂 I hope to do one of the Bowerman’s Nose in coming years as well.
Oh wow, thank you, Heather! — I’m delighted you found my post. Thank you so much for your comment. The Bowerman’s Nose is an old acquaintance, too, so please, will you put my name down in advance! – I’d love to pre-order one for my mantlepiece! Your track ‘Realm of the Tors’ sends me to Dartmoor. I love your music and your beautiful photography too.🩶