Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north of the church

Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north of the church

England
List entry 1014230
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross in Lanivet churchyard is a medieval stone cross situated approximately 30 metres north of the parish church of St Brevita. The monument consists of a cross head mounted on a shaft and base, typical of churchyard crosses that served both spiritual and practical functions within parochial communities during the medieval period. Such crosses commonly marked the sacred boundary of the churchyard and may have served as a focus for outdoor worship or processions. The structure exemplifies the class of monumental crosses that were widespread throughout Cornwall and the broader southwest of England during the later medieval centuries.

Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north of the church?

Churchyard Cross in Lanivet churchyard is a medieval stone cross situated approximately 30 metres north of the parish church of St Brevita. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014230.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north of the church?

Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north 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 1014230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Luxulyan churchyard (6.3 km), St Cyor's well house (6.3 km), Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew (6.4 km).

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