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The churchyard cross-head in the wall of Paul churchyard is a fragmentary stone monument of medieval date, likely originating in the twelfth to fourteenth centuries. The piece survives as a carved stone head, now incorporated into the fabric of the churchyard boundary wall where it has been reused as building material in a manner typical of post-Reformation stone conservation. Such cross-heads represent remnants of the churchyard crosses that once stood as prominent features in Cornish parishes, serving functions both practical and devotional. The survival of this example, despite its displacement and reuse, provides archaeological evidence of medieval sacred topography and the subsequent adaptation of religious monuments within the parish landscape.
Churchyard cross-head in wall of Paul churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015067. View the official record →
The churchyard cross-head in the wall of Paul churchyard is a fragmentary stone monument of medieval date, likely originating in the twelfth to fourteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015067.
Churchyard cross-head in wall of Paul 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 1015067.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nun Careg Cross, 400m south-west of Boleigh Farm (4 km), The Merry Maidens (or Dawns Men) stone circle (4.1 km), Wayside cross base 125m west of the Merry Maidens stone circle (4.2 km).
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