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The churchyard cross at St Erth is a medieval monument of uncertain date, likely erected between the 13th and 15th centuries. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Erth Church in Cornwall and represents a common form of parish monument found throughout medieval England and Wales. Such crosses served both practical and spiritual functions, marking the focal point of the churchyard and providing a setting for preaching and religious gatherings. The surviving structure, although weathered by centuries of exposure, demonstrates the enduring construction typical of Cornish churchyard crosses of the period.
Churchyard cross and wayside cross in St Erth's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019169. View the official record →
The churchyard cross at St Erth is a medieval monument of uncertain date, likely erected between the 13th and 15th centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019169.
Churchyard cross and wayside cross in St Erth's churchyard 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 1019169.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures E of Gurlyn (3.5 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (3.8 km), Early Christian memorial stone and cross slab in St Hilary's churchyard (3.8 km).
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