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Churchyard cross in St Columb Major churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain date, though it is likely to belong to the medieval period characteristic of Cornish churchyard crosses. The cross stands approximately 12 metres east of the church building and survives as a substantial stone structure, though its precise original form and decorative features require assessment against comparable examples in the region. Such crosses served important functions within the medieval parish landscape, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for community gatherings and religious observance. The monument is recorded under the Historic Environment Record and is designated as an ancient monument, reflecting its significance to the heritage of St Columb Major and the broader tradition of Cornish ecclesiastical monuments.
Churchyard cross in St Columb Major churchyard, 12m east of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014219. View the official record →
Churchyard cross in St Columb Major churchyard is a medieval monument of uncertain date, though it is likely to belong to the medieval period characteristic of Cornish churchyard crosses. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014219.
Churchyard cross in St Columb Major churchyard, 12m east 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 1014219.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An early Christian memorial stone in St Francis churchyard, Indian Queens (4.6 km), Preaching pit called the Queen's Pit (5 km), Wayside cross in Colan churchyard (5.1 km).
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