The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LANDMARK
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result LANDMARK
- Feature youth collecting new and old currency
- With model after love at first sight
- Bring down currency once? It’s a significant event
- Come down and stay close to Blackpool Tower, say
- Turning point for country evangelist
- Historic event set down by gospel writer
- Monument left with blemish
- Noteworthy contribution from Luke firstly, when combined with fellow author
- .Outstanding feature of country spot
- Conspicuous feature at the turning point
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What does LANDMARK mean?
LANDMARK noun- An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).
- A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
- A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
- A major event or discovery.
- To officially designate a site or building as a landmark.