Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor

An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor

England
List entry 1018701
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Overview

History & significance

An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor is a granite monolith bearing an incised cross, situated in the parish of Constantine in Cornwall. Dating to the early medieval period, likely between the fifth and seventh centuries, the stone represents a type of Christian monument common in south-western Britain during the post-Roman era. The carved cross design reflects the transitional phase of Christian practice in the region before the establishment of stone-built churches. Such monuments typically marked burial sites or served commemorative functions within early Christian communities, evidencing the Christianisation of Cornwall during the early medieval period.

An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018701. View the official record →

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What is An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor?

An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor is a granite monolith bearing an incised cross, situated in the parish of Constantine in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018701.

Who is responsible for protecting An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor?

An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018701.

What other scheduled monuments are near An early Christian memorial stone 380m south east of Worthyvale Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn 295m north west of Candra (7.6 km), Prehistoric hut circle and field system 440m south west of Treswallock Cottage (7.7 km), Hut circle 440yds (400m) SW of Candra (7.9 km).

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