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Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard is a medieval wayside cross of uncertain but likely medieval date, positioned approximately five metres west of the church building. The monument comprises a stone cross head mounted on a shaft and base, typical of the decorated crosses that served both religious and communal functions in medieval parish churchyards throughout Cornwall. Such crosses functioned as gathering points for parishioners and marked sacred ground, reflecting the importance of the churchyard as a civic and religious centre. The cross remains in situ within the churchyard, contributing to the archaeological and architectural character of the site.
Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 5m west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014229. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard is a medieval wayside cross of uncertain but likely medieval date, positioned approximately five metres west of the church building. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014229.
Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 5m west 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 1014229.
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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