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Churchyard cross in Cury churchyard is a medieval stone cross of Cornish type, likely dating to the fifteenth or sixteenth century. The monument stands within the churchyard of the parish church at Cury, a settlement in the Lizard Peninsula of Cornwall. Such crosses typically served as focal points within churchyards and may have functioned in connection with worship, procession, or burial practices. The cross represents a surviving example of the distinctive crosses characteristic of medieval Cornwall, and its preservation within the churchyard contributes to understanding local religious practice and monumental traditions of the period.
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 stone cross of Cornish type, likely dating to the fifteenth or sixteenth century. 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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