Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn early Christian memorial stone and a wayside cross in Phillack churchyard, south east of the church

An early Christian memorial stone and a wayside cross in Phillack churchyard, south east of the church

England
List entry 1016163
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in Phillack churchyard is a monument of early medieval date, reflecting the Christian traditions of south-west England. The stone is positioned south-east of the church building itself. Such monuments served as focal points for Christian worship and commemoration in the early medieval period, when wayside crosses and memorial stones were typical features of ecclesiastical landscapes in Cornwall. The surviving artifact provides evidence of the longstanding Christian presence in the Phillack parish and its role within the broader pattern of early Christian settlement and religious practice in Cornwall.

An early Christian memorial stone and a wayside cross in Phillack churchyard, south east of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016163. View the official record →

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What is An early Christian memorial stone and a wayside cross in Phillack churchyard, south east of the church?

This early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in Phillack churchyard is a monument of early medieval date, reflecting the Christian traditions of south-west England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016163.

Who is responsible for protecting An early Christian memorial stone and a wayside cross in Phillack churchyard, south east of the church?

An early Christian memorial stone and a wayside cross in Phillack churchyard, south east of the church 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 1016163.

What other scheduled monuments are near An early Christian memorial stone and a wayside cross in Phillack churchyard, south east of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures E of Gurlyn (6 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (7.3 km), Early Christian memorial stone and cross slab in St Hilary's churchyard (7.3 km).

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