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Churchyard cross in Roche churchyard is a medieval wayside cross standing approximately ten metres south of the church of St Gonand. The monument survives as a tapering shaft of granite, typical of Cornish ecclesiastical crosses, which would have served both practical and spiritual functions within the churchyard setting. Dating to the medieval period, the cross represents an important class of monumental religious expression characteristic of medieval Cornish parishes. Such crosses commonly marked significant locations within churchyards and may have functioned as focal points for gatherings, processions, or as markers of sacred space.
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 wayside cross standing approximately ten metres south of the church of St Gonand. 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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