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Churchyard cross in Cury churchyard is a medieval monument of probable fourteenth-century date, standing in the churchyard of the parish church of Cury in west Cornwall. The cross comprises a stone shaft mounted upon a stepped base, characteristic of Cornish churchyard crosses of the medieval period. Such crosses served both religious and secular functions within the parish, acting as focal points for gatherings and processions as well as markers of sacred ground. The monument survives as a testament to the long continuity of Christian worship and parochial organisation in this part of Cornwall from the medieval period onwards.
Churchyard cross in Cury churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015460. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in Cury churchyard is a medieval monument of probable fourteenth-century date, standing in the churchyard of the parish church of Cury in west Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015460.
Churchyard cross in Cury 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 1015460.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 280m NNW of Southernwood (4.2 km), Wayside cross 240m north west of Higher Predannack Farm (4.3 km), Medieval chapel enclosure 340m south east of Hendra Farm (5 km).
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