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Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard is a medieval monument standing approximately five metres south of the church itself. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a common form of ecclesiastical furniture found in churchyards throughout Cornwall and the wider south west. Such crosses typically served liturgical and commemorative functions within the sacred space of the churchyard. The monument survives as a significant example of its type and period, contributing to understanding of medieval parochial practice in Cornwall.
Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard, 5m south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014231. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard is a medieval monument standing approximately five metres south of the church itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014231.
Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard, 5m south 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 1014231.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 430m south west of Fairy Cross Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.8 km), Bowl barrow 145m north west of Bodmin Lodge forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.1 km).
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