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Churchyard Cross in Phillack churchyard is a medieval monument of likely thirteenth or fourteenth-century date, positioned south of the church itself. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure featuring a cylindrical or polygonal shaft mounted upon a stepped base, characteristic of Cornish churchyard crosses of the medieval period. Such crosses served important functions within the sacred precinct of the churchyard, marking processional routes and defining consecrated space, and may also have served commemorative or preaching purposes. The monument remains a significant example of medieval stone carving and ecclesiastical practice within the parish of Phillack.
Churchyard cross in Phillack churchyard, south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016162. View the official record →
Churchyard Cross in Phillack churchyard is a medieval monument of likely thirteenth or fourteenth-century date, positioned south of the church itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016162.
Churchyard cross in Phillack churchyard, 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 1016162.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures E of Gurlyn (6 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (7.3 km), Early Christian memorial stone and cross slab in St Hilary's churchyard (7.3 km).
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