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Churchyard cross in Roche churchyard is a medieval monumental cross of probable fourteenth-century date, situated approximately ten metres south of the parish church. The cross comprises a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, characteristic of ecclesiastical crosses of the late medieval period. Such churchyard crosses served important functions within the medieval Christian community, marking sacred space and potentially serving as focal points for gatherings and processions. The survival of this example contributes to understanding the arrangement and religious life of medieval Cornish parishes.
Churchyard cross in Roche churchyard, 10m south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014232. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in Roche churchyard is a medieval monumental cross of probable fourteenth-century date, situated approximately ten metres south of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014232.
Churchyard cross in Roche churchyard, 10m 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 1014232.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 310m east of Carloggas Moor Farm (6.2 km), Menacuddle Well (6.9 km), Tregargus stone grinding mill No 2 (7 km).
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