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Churchyard Cross in St Illogan churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, typical of the crosses erected in Cornish churchyards during the medieval period. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Illogan, a parish church in the mining district of mid-Cornwall, and represents the class of devotional and processional monuments common to ecclesiastical sites throughout the county. Like many such crosses, it would have served both liturgical and communal functions within the parish church setting. The cross survives as a listed ancient monument, reflecting its historical importance to the local Christian community and its status as a physical remnant of medieval religious practice in Cornwall.
Churchyard cross in St Illogan churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015064. View the official record →
Churchyard Cross in St Illogan churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, typical of the crosses erected in Cornish churchyards during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015064.
Churchyard cross in St Illogan churchyard 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 1015064.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan (6.5 km), Cross 140yds (130m) E of Pendarves Farm (6.6 km), Portal dolmen called The Giant's Quoit at Carwynnen (7.1 km).
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